California Democrats and Republicans clash over proposed changes to state congressional map

California redistricting hearing turns heated

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California legislative hearing turned into a shouting match Tuesday as a Republican lawmaker clashed with Democrats over a partisan plan to rewrite U.S. House maps to win Democrats more seats. A committee voted along party lines to advance a new congressional map in response to a Republican redistricting effort in Texas that President Donald Trump wants. California Democrats do not need any Republican votes to move ahead. …

Newsom wants a quick election for his California gerrymander. Here's what has to happen.

California voting officials are scrambling behind the scenes to prepare for the special election Gov. Gavin Newsom wants this November on his proposal to redraw the state's congressional districts.

Republicans and Democrats react to recent redistricting efforts in California

UPDATE (8:36 AM): State lawmakers and the Dhillon Law Group are holding a press conference Tuesday morning. According to a press release obtained by NBC News, this is in regards to an emergency petition filed with the California Supreme Court to "stop Governor Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders from rushing through an unconstitutional redistricting plan without the 30–day public review period required by the California Constitution." The press…

Here are the Republicans targeted by California's proposed redistricting

Democrats have proposed a new congressional map for California that could offset Republican efforts to redistrict in Texas, giving the party a chance at five new Democratic House seats in the Golden State.  Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is leading a charge to put a redistricting ballot measure before voters in a special election this fall, a play to bypass California’s independent redistricting commission and redraw lines mid-decade. State lawmakers int…

Commentary: Newsom's redistricting move isn't pretty. California GOP leaders are uglier

I’m going to enjoy all these tears from California Republicans. As they face the prospect of even fewer congressional seats than the paltry nine they now hold, they suddenly care about rescuing American democracy?

California Democrats and Republicans clash over proposed changes to state congressional map

If voters approve the use of the adjusted congressional maps in the special election, there is a provision stating the maps will be discarded if other states pause their efforts.