President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have called for a redo of the 2020 U.S. Census ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, advocating that only American citizens be counted and excluding undocumented immigrants. This initiative, supported by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who introduced the "Making American Elections Great Again Act," aims to require proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections and trigger a new census count limited to U.S. citizens. Trump has endorsed Greene's bill, which is projected to result in Republicans gaining seats, with estimates suggesting Democrats could lose up to 27 congressional seats nationwide. Trump also informed Texas Republicans during a recent call that the GOP plans to redraw the state's congressional map to secure five additional House seats favorable to Republicans. This mid-decade redistricting effort in Texas is part of a broader strategy to help the GOP retain control of the House in the 2026 midterms. The proposed new districts in Texas may affect areas including Cuellar's TX-28, Gonzalez's TX-34, Julie Johnson's TX-32, Houston, and possibly Austin. In response, California Democrats, led by Governor Gavin Newsom, are pursuing their own mid-decade redistricting plan to add between five and seven Democratic seats, aiming to counterbalance the GOP's efforts in Texas. This has sparked political contention, with Democrats criticizing the Texas redistricting as a gerrymandering attempt and warning of potential retaliatory measures. Despite initial reluctance from Texas Republicans and Governor Greg Abbott, Trump's involvement has galvanized the redistricting push, which is expected to be considered in a special legislative session soon. The developments highlight escalating partisan strategies around census counts and congressional map redraws ahead of the 2026 elections.