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California to draw new congressional maps

California's redistricting play sets up fight for control of Congress

California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state will advance a plan to draw new congressional maps — a move he claims will "end the Trump presidency" and flip the U.S. House to Democrats. Why it matters: Newsom's gambit escalates a red-versus-blue-state standoff ahead of the 2026 midterms — a fight that could decide control of Congress.

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California braces for contentious fight over re-drawn congressional maps

Republican Assemblymember called for a legal opinion on whether the Governor and legislature are violating the state's constitution.

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California lawmakers aim to release draft congressional maps Friday

California lawmakers aim to release draft congressional maps on Friday that would give Democrats an advantage in the 2026 midterm elections. A spokesperson for California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas confirmed the news to KTLA 5 News.

Newsom, California and redistricting

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Newsom to visit LA to announce California redistricting plan

Gov. Gavin Newsom is set to visit Los Angeles tomorrow with other Democratic leaders to announce an effort to quickly redraw the state's congressional districts -- countering a similar move brewing in Texas that could add as many as five Republican seats in Congress.

Orange County Register · 1d

Newsom’s congressional redistricting drive in California faces political and legal hurdles

Prolonged litigation could block Newsom’s plan from taking effect in 2026 even if he gains voter approval this year. This game is just beginning.

Jefferson Public Radio · 19h

Newsom to Trump: Stop redistricting plans or California will redraw its own maps

Governor Gavin Newsom sent a letter to President Donald Trump Monday, saying he’ll back off California’s controversial redistricting plans if Trump first cancels similar efforts by the GOP in states like Texas.

California's redistricting push: Everything we know

California's Democratic leaders are pushing ahead with an effort to redraw the state's Congressional lines this year to try ...

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Redistricting clash among lawmakers emerges in Texas, California

ABC News’ political director Averi Harper reports on efforts in Texas and California to redraw congressional maps.

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5 things to know as California moves forward with redistricting

California Democrats are moving forward with plans to potentially redraw the state’s congressional maps as a response to ...

A California special election for redistricting isn’t official yet — but OC’s registrar is already preparing

Bob Page, who oversees Orange County’s elections, says there wouldn’t be enough time to pull off an election if he waits for ...

California launches redistricting fight to ‘nullify’ Texas GOP plan, with Dems poised to gain 5 seats

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the Golden State will move forward with a special election in early ...

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Wired Wednesday: What's the Latest in California-Texas Redistricting Duel?

GV Wire's Bill McEwen talks with “Great Day” anchor Liz Gonzalez about how Texas and California want to redistrict ...

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