Texas, California and Democrats
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The latest feud between President Donald Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom could affect who you’re voting for next year.
The California map would take effect only a Republican state moves forward, and it would remain through the 2030 elections. After that, Democrats say they would return mapmaking power to the commission approved by voters more than a decade ago.
Protests are taking place across the country as California and Texas face battles over redrawing congressional maps.
Texas Republicans are trying to reconvene the state Legislature to vote on redrawing congressional maps in their party’s favor.
Texas Republican leaders said Tuesday that they were prepared to end their stalemated special session and immediately begin another standoff with Democrats in the GOP’s efforts to redraw
California Gov. 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.