US EditionNewsom Says He’ll Move to Redraw California Map
- California Attorney General Rob Bonta said California may redraw congressional maps and ask voters to approve them if Texas pursues similar redistricting.
- This move responds to Texas Republicans' 2026 plan to redraw districts at Donald Trump's behest aiming to flip five Democratic seats to Republicans.
- The Texas plan splits Democratic bastions and links distant Democratic and Republican areas, prompting Democratic legislators to attempt fleeing to block the changes.
- Bonta indicated that the plan under consideration aligns with the available legal options, while Governor Newsom is considering measures such as holding a special election.
- The redistricting battle could reshape congressional control, as Republicans hold a narrow House majority and Democrats lead in polling ahead of midterms next November.
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LA Daily NewsDouglas Schoen: Risks, opportunities for Gavin Newsom in redistricting fight
Without meaning to, Republicans have handed California Gov. Gavin Newsom an opportunity to kill two birds with one stone: land an actual win against President Trump, and significantly bolster his 2028 presidential hopes. Indeed, Newsom’s announcement that California would redraw their congressional districts – in response to Texas’ efforts – may be the most striking example of a Democrat doing what their voters have been craving – taking the fi…
California Redistricting: How Newsom’s Plan Will Demolish Hard Fought GOP Gains – California Globe
For the last few weeks, threats from Governor Gavin Newsom to redistrict California mid-decade via a special election have grown from pretty empty words to counteract a similar Texas proposal, to a full on serious push. As political commentator and 2026 Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton pointed out Monday, Republicans have 40% of the vote in California, yet only 17% of the House seats. Under Newsom’s proposed gerrymandering plans, the percent…
The Western Journal
DailyTruthReportUnexpected Twist: Schwarzenegger Openly Moves to Stop Gavin Newsom, Will Star in Campaign to Stop Leftist Darling
Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to terminate Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s “evil” ploy to redraw the state’s U.S. House maps — via gerrymandering — before the midterm elections. Schwarzenegger […] The post Unexpected Twist: Schwarzenegger Openly Moves to Stop Gavin Newsom, Will Star in Campaign to Stop Leftist Darling appeared first on The Western Journal.
Gov. Newsom says he’s considering possible Nov. 4 special election to counteract Texas redistricting
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday he is eyeing a possible special election for the first Tuesday of November, as he and state lawmakers look to redraw congressional maps to send more Democrats to Washington, D.C., and counteract Texas redistricting.
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