Midterms traditionally run against the party in power in the White House. 

But some important facts explain why Democrats are freaking out over the redistricting in Texas. 

We previously reported on the huge shift in party registration numbers, according to a recent analysis. 

NEW at NYT: The Democratic Party is facing a voter registration crisis in red, blue and battleground states alike — losing ground to the GOP everywhere.

My deep dive into the numbers and what it reveals about the party’s brand.

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— Shane Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher) August 20, 2025

30 states plus D.C. allow for partisan registration.

Between 2020 and 2024, Democrats lost 2.1 million voters in those states. GOP gained 2.4 million.

But those topline figures are just the start… pic.twitter.com/8T3LA5fhP8

— Shane Goldmacher (@ShaneGoldmacher) August 20, 2025

When Democrats have lost 2.1 million registrations and the Republicans have gained 2.4 million over the past four years, I think you can call that a “crisis” for Democrats. 

Then, too, they are cratering to historic lows in approval as well. In July, they had  19 percent approval in a Quinnipiac poll, and then hit a 35-year low in a Wall Street Journal poll.