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California adopts new district map after Trump urging

9/8/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump urged Republican states to redraw districts, prompting California to adopt its own map.
  • California’s new map could let Democrats win five additional of the state’s 52 seats.
  • House Democrats need three seats to regain control in the 2026 midterms.
  • In Arizona, Democrat Amish Shah faces former NFL kicker Jay Feely for an open seat.