Darrell Day, a Republican candidate for Texas’ 32nd Congressional District, provided additional insight this week into the recent federal court ruling that temporarily blocks Texas’ newly approved congressional map. Day said he does not expect the ruling to significantly alter the district’s configuration for Rockwall County voters.
Day said the most immediate effect could be a delay in Texas’ primary timeline, depending on how quickly the U.S. Supreme Court decides whether it will weigh in. “The possible impact of this decision is a quick Supreme Court ruling that will keep Rockwall County in TX-32,” he said.
If the case reaches the nation’s highest court, Day expressed confidence that the Legislature’s map will be upheld. Citing a 2019 Supreme Court decision that deemed congressional redistricting a “political question” outside the scope of federal courts, he said, “Due to this standard, I believe the Texas map will be upheld.”
Calling the recent ruling a “speedbump,” Day emphasized that the Texas Legislature—not the federal judiciary—holds the authority to draw congressional lines. “The Texas Legislature, not the federal courts, has the power to draw our congressional maps,” he said.
Day also highlighted what he views as key differences between the 2021 map and the newly passed 2025 version. He argued that the updated map “more effectively represents the interests and values of Republican voters in Texas,” noting that it shifts several previously Democratic seats, including TX-32, into more competitive terrain for the GOP.
Addressing concerns raised by advocacy groups regarding minority voting influence, Day pushed back. He said the new map “actually created additional Hispanic majority district and two new Black-majority districts.”
If courts were to reinstate the older map for the 2026 cycle—something Day considers unlikely—the district would revert to a Dallas County–anchored seat with portions of Collin and Denton Counties. Such a change, he said, would “dramatically change” the dynamics of the race.
Ultimately, Day said he believes the updated boundaries position the district for stronger Republican representation. “The new TX-32 will be a great Republican district that will be well-represented in Washington,” he said.
Editor’s Note: This article is based on a press release submitted by the Darrell Day campaign. The Rockwall Times requested additional clarification, and the responses to those follow-up questions form the basis of the reporting in this article.
