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Redistricting Seats Garcia in Huntington Beach, Sparks LGBTQ Outcry

5/30/2026

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California’s Democratic redistricting will place Huntington Beach in the 42nd Congressional District, where Rep. Robert Garcia is expected to become representative.
Huntington Beach has barred Pride flags and limited LGBTQ-themed books, prompting criticism of map change.
Councilman Pat Burns called the redistricting ‘ugly-ass politics’ and said they ignore Californians’ needs.
The district leans about 13 points Democratic; Garcia co-chairs Equality Caucus and ranks as Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.

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California’s Democratic redistricting will place Huntington Beach in the 42nd Congressional District, where Rep. Robert Garcia is expected to become representative.
Huntington Beach has barred Pride flags and limited LGBTQ-themed books, prompting criticism of map change.
Councilman Pat Burns called the redistricting ‘ugly-ass politics’ and said they ignore Californians’ needs.
The district leans about 13 points Democratic; Garcia co-chairs Equality Caucus and ranks as Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.