# Houston GOP redistricting faltering

> Alex Mealer trails Leticia Gutierrez in Texas's redrawn 9th Congressional District race.
- Title: Houston GOP redistricting faltering · Houstonchronicle
- Summary: Alex Mealer trails Leticia Gutierrez in Texas's redrawn 9th Congressional District race. Leticia Gutierrez leads Alex Mealer in Texas's 9th Congressional…
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- Source: Houstonchronicle — https://houstonchronicle.com/politics/houston/article/alex-mealer-houston-texas-congress-22494879.php
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## Redistricting impact
Houston Democrats hold all four congressional seats despite Republican redistricting efforts.
## Race results
Leticia Gutierrez leads Alex Mealer in the redrawn 9th Congressional District race.
## Mealer's reaction
Mealer thanked supporters after losing the race to Gutierrez.

> i'm truly thankful for the support we did a good job against a challenging backdrop
## Other races
Other Republican-held seats remain uncertain with early returns.
## Key takeaway

Leticia Gutierrez leads Alex Mealer in Texas's 9th Congressional District after redistricting, despite Republican efforts to target Democratic seats.