U.S. Representative Lizzie Fletcher, who has represented Texas’ 7th district since 2019, posted a series of statements on her official Twitter account this week addressing voting rights issues and commemorating the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
On July 25, Fletcher expressed concern about recent redistricting efforts in Texas, stating: “This week, I joined my colleagues in the Voting Rights Caucus to speak out against the re-redistricting underway in Texas, which is an affront to the principle that people deserve to have their say in our government that is enshrined in the Voting Right Act of 1965, providing” (posted July 25, 2025).
Later that day, she further criticized partisan redistricting practices in the state: “In Texas, Republican partisan gerrymandering is racial gerrymandering to diminish and limit the voting strength of minority communities to the fewest districts possible. In all 13 congressional districts in Texas represented by a Democrat, minority voters elect their candidate of” (posted July 25, 2025).
On July 26, Fletcher marked a significant civil rights milestone by noting: “The Americans with Disabilities Act became law OTD in 1990. Today, we celebrate our community’s work toward accessibility, led by one of ADA’s architects, Houstonian Lex Frieden, and recognize the ongoing work needed to protect the rights and equality of disabled people. #ADA35” (posted July 26, 2025).
Fletcher was born in Houston in 1975 and continues to reside there. She earned her undergraduate degree from Kenyon College and later received her law degree from the College of William and Mary. Since entering Congress after defeating John Culberson in 2019, Fletcher has focused on issues affecting both her local constituency and broader civil rights concerns.
Her recent posts highlight ongoing debates around electoral fairness and accessibility for people with disabilities—topics with longstanding legal and social significance.
