Black GOP congressman shuts down race question following Supreme Court redistricting ruling
Republican Congressman Wesley Hunt responded to a question about the representation of Black Republicans in Congress by emphasizing qualifications over race, following a Supreme Court ruling that limited the use of race in redistricting under the Voting Rights Act. He rejected the idea that racial identity should define political representation, arguing that voters choose based on preference rather than identity. Hunt stressed that his election to Congress was due to his qualifications and the will of his constituents, not his race.
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Media Black GOP congressman shuts down race question following Supreme Court redistricting ruling 6-3 ruling narrowed how Section 2 of Voting Rights Act can be used in redistricting fights nationwide By CJ Womack Fox News Published April 30, 2026 5:53pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Texas Senate candidate calls for ‘next generation to step up’ ahead of midterm elections Texas Senate Republican candidate Wesley Hunt discusses his candidacy and the importance of the 2026 midterm elections on ‘Fox News Sunday.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Rep.
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