US EditionDarrell Issa, Texas congressman file lawsuit over California redistricting
Reps. Issa and Jackson argue Proposition 50 will reduce their political influence and resources, seeking to block new maps and keep current districts for 2026 elections.
- Rep. Darrell Issa and Congressman Ronny Jackson filed a lawsuit against California's redistricting efforts, claiming it is unconstitutional and harms their representation.
- Issa states that if Democrats gain House control, he will lose influence critical to his constituents, especially veterans and immigrants.
- The lawsuit names California Governor Gavin Newsom and Secretary of State Shirley Weber as defendants, seeking to block new congressional maps for the 2026 elections.
- Issa filed the lawsuit despite earlier stating he would not challenge redistricting maps, indicating a change in his position.
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Michael Smolens: Prop. 50 may focus money on just a few districts, including Issa’s
The battle over redistricting that has burned hot in California and Texas already has shifted to other states, even before Tuesday’s election. That’s not surprising, given by all accounts — even forthright opponents — the outcome of Proposition 50 is a fait accompli. People have looked silly before talking about sure things that weren’t, but that doesn’t seem to be in the cards this time, according to polls that show solid support for the ballot…
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Rep. Darrell Issa and Texas Congressman file lawsuit over California redistricting
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KESQ) - Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Bonsall, and fellow Republican Congressman Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, have filed a lawsuit challenging California's efforts to redraw its congressional maps. The lawsuit filed Wednesday in the Northern District of Texas alleges Proposition 50, which goes before California voters in a special election on Tuesday, is unconstitutional and ``an unprecedented interstate assault on representative democracy.…
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