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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 · 23h

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.

ABC · 5h

Newsom says California's new congressional maps will take down Trump

Gavin Newsom said California will move forward with drawing new congressional maps that he said "WILL END THE TRUMP PRESIDENCY" and allow Democrats to take control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

California, Texas

ABC News on MSN · 2h

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.

KCRA Channel 3 · 4h

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.

HuffPost · 1d

Newsom Warns Trump California Can 'Neutralize' His Texas Redistricting Efforts

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a committed thorn in Donald Trump’s side, told the president Monday that he’s prepared to redraw California’s districts in Democrats’ favor if he doesn’t call on Texas and other red states to halt their own GOP-friendly redistricting plans.

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Newsom is ready to redraw California's maps. Here's an overview of where we stand

California tried to play by a higher set of standards with its independent redistricting, Newsom said. An election in November could change that.

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Common Cause changes tune on California redistricting fight

The nonpartisan group's change follows a fundraising appeal on its website that slammed Gavin Newsom for "attempting to copy the GOP's playbook to boost his profile." ...

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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 ...

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CA Legislative Counsel won't say if redistricting push is legal

Legislative Counsel Cara Jenkins has rejected Republican Assemblyman Carl DeMaio's request to analyze the Democratic ...

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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This Republican lawmaker has served CA for decades. 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 ...

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