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The proposed California map, unveiled Friday, was drawn by congressional Democrats with input from those in the state legislature.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is leaning into the redistricting fight as he looks to build his national profile ahead of a potential 2028 bid, but the move comes with political risks. Newsom formally declared his plans at a rally Thursday to call a special election for November that would allow state lawmakers to
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Gov. Gavin Newsom calls for a special election to allow for a new congressional map in California
The measure, which would appear on the ballot in the state in November if lawmakers approve it, is a response to Texas Republicans' mid-decade redistricting push.
California Governor Gavin Newsom's redistricting ballot measure has support from a majority of the state's voters, according to a new poll. Newsweek reached out to Newsom and the California GOP for comment via email.
California Republican Assemblywoman Alexandra Macedo is threatening to sue over Governor Gavin Newsom’s redistricting push, which she says is “disenfranchising Californians.” (Office of Assemblywoman