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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.

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.

turnto10 · 3h

Nationwide redistricting fight escalates with Newsom's vow to remake California's map

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said his state is moving forward with drawing new congressional maps in a push to balance out a redistricting effort in Texas.

California, Texas

KCRA Channel 3 · 3h

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 to strip Republicans from office and send more Democrats to the U.S. House of Representatives.

ABC News on MSN · 6h

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.

GV Wire · 2h

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 congressional seats.

The Press Democrat1h

This Republican lawmaker has served California for decades. Gov. Newsom’s plan could end his dominance

As Gov. Gavin Newsom moves forward with his redistricting plan to counteract Texas' push to eliminate five Democratic seats ...

1don MSN

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 ...

2hon MSN

Gov. Newsom vows 'BEAUTIFUL' redistricting rally with Trump-style social media announcement

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced a campaign in favor of a special election attempting to counteract efforts from Texas to send more Republicans to Congress.

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 ...

GV Wire33m

Special Election Over Redistricting Could Cost Fresno County $4 Million, Clerk Warns

Fresno County Clerk warns a special election could cost up to $4M — and the state may not pay. Gov. Gavin Newsom hints at a redistricting showdown with Texas.

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 ...

2hon MSN

Newsom urges Illinois, NY to hurry-up on redistricting

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Tuesday urged Illinois and New York to press ahead with redistricting efforts as GOP ...

1hon MSN

Draft of California’s new congressional map could be unveiled as early as Friday

California is the Democrats’ best shot at creating new blue seats ahead of the 2026 midterm election, though strategists acknowledge it could be difficult.

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