US EditionNewsom Calls Nov. 4 Special Election in California on Partisan Redistricting Plan to Counter Texas Move
Governor Newsom seeks voter approval of new congressional maps aiming to gain five Democratic U.S. House seats in response to Republican redistricting efforts in Texas, potentially costing Fresno County $4 million.
- California's Governor Gavin Newsom has called for a special election on November 4 for voters to approve a redistricting plan to counter Republican efforts in Texas.
- This election will allow voters to approve new congressional districts before the national midterms in 2026, according to Newsom.
- Newsom expects that both houses of California's state legislature will achieve the required two-thirds majority needed for approval.
- In a letter, Newsom warned President Trump against his actions, stating he is "playing with fire" and threatening democracy.
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Newsom calls for special November election to block Trump from ‘rigging’ 2026 midterms - West Hawaii Today
California Governor Gavin Newsom, Democratic lawmakers and their allies on Thursday launched a special-election campaign to ask California voters to approve new congressional districts to decrease the size of the state’s Republican delegation — a move that could determine control of Congress next year and stymie President Trump’s agenda.
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California to redistrict as a counter to Texas | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
LOS ANGELES -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday his state will hold a Nov. 4 special election to seek voter approval of a new congressional map drawn to try to win Democrats five more U.S. House seats in 2026.
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