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Newsom Unveils Redistricting Plan to Combat Texas Gains

8/25/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a redistricting plan to counter Texas Republicans' congressional seat gains for the 2026 midterms.
The California Legislature approved a special election on November 4, 2025, for new maps favoring Democrats.
Newsom criticized Texas's redistricting as an attempt to "rig" elections, suspending the independent commission from 2010.
Legal challenges are expected, with California Republicans arguing the measure undermines fair representation. Public support for independent commissions remains mixed.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a redistricting plan to counter Texas Republicans' congressional seat gains for the 2026 midterms.
The California Legislature approved a special election on November 4, 2025, for new maps favoring Democrats.
Newsom criticized Texas's redistricting as an attempt to "rig" elections, suspending the independent commission from 2010.
Legal challenges are expected, with California Republicans arguing the measure undermines fair representation. Public support for independent commissions remains mixed.