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Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Upcoming primaries likely conservative sweep

Upcoming primaries likely conservative sweep

Sam Rencher, Contributor January 27, 2026

With districts, candidates and propositions changing every year, it is important to know “What’s on the ballot” in a given election cycle. This section will review notable races and issues leading...

Courts dispute Texas Congressional map

Courts dispute Texas Congressional map

Henry Holmes, Staff Writer November 25, 2025

Spring elections are growing closer, but federal courts are currently undecided on which map Texas will use for its congressional races. On Nov. 18, a federal court suspended the state from using its newly...

SCOTUS reevaluates Voting Rights Act

SCOTUS reevaluates Voting Rights Act

Henry Holmes, Staff Writer October 28, 2025

After rehearing a challenge to Louisiana redistricting, the Supreme Court suggested it may overturn Section Two of the Voting Rights Act, which protects voters of color. Section two remains one of the...

Redistricting the State of Texas

Redistricting the State of Texas

Alejandra Garza, Staff Writer September 2, 2025

President Donald Trump has been adamant on the redistricting of Texas since July. As of Aug. 29, Governor Greg Abbott signed a new congressional Republican-favored map for the State of Texas that would...

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