US EditionNewsom Calls Nov. 4 Special Election in California on Partisan Redistricting Plan to Counter Texas Move
Governor Newsom aims to counter Republican redistricting in Texas by seeking voter approval for new maps that could add five Democratic U.S. House seats, potentially costing Fresno County $4 million.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a special election on Nov. 4 to redraw congressional maps, aiming to help Democrats win five more U.S. House seats in 2026.
- Newsom stated, 'Donald Trump, you have poked the bear and we will punch back,' regarding Republican efforts in Texas.
- Critics, including National Republican Congressional Committee spokesperson Christian Martinez, accused Newsom of acting for his 2028 presidential ambitions rather than for California voters.
- SEIU California President David Huerta expressed confidence in voters, stating, 'California voters must be given the chance to save our democracy,' advocating against the redistricting plan.
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In the U.S., California has now announced a vote on the redeployment of constituencies after Texas for the beginning of November.
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The Tribune-DemocratCalifornia pushes partisan plan for new Democratic districts to counter Texas in fight for U.S. House
The move aims to gain five more U.S. House seats for Democrats.
California Democrats launch redistricting campaign to counter Texas ‘power grab’
By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -California Governor Gavin Newsom led a campaign-style rally on Thursday for a redistricting plan to foil what he called President Donald Trump’s bid to rig the next congressional race and cement his Republican House majority by redrawing the political map of Texas. Newsom said his proposal, aimed for a special ballot on November 4, would create five new Democratic U.S. congressional seats in California, off…
Leaked chart shows California Republicans facing ambush from Gavin Newsom
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is moving full steam ahead with a plan to retaliate against the Texas GOP's gerrymander that could swing up to five congressional seats against Democrats — and while the map itself isn't public just yet, a newly leaked document revealed exactly which Republicans in California could get the axe under their own congressional redraw.According to Politico, "state lawmakers were briefed Wednesday evening on the expected p…
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