Gov. Newsom signs California redistricting plan
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Newsom signs California congressional redistricting bills, countering Trump-backed push in Texas
California Gov. Gavin Newsom used his Democratic supermajority to push a new congressional map that favors Democrats in an effort to nullify the expected new map from Texas.
Governor has called for a November special election to let voters decide on a new congressional map designed to flip up to five Republican-held seats.
The vote marked a return volley by Democrats in a national redistricting war the day after Texas approved its new map.
California voters will decide in a November special election whether to approve a redrawn congressional map designed to help Democrats win five more U.S. House seats next year.
A 2028 presidential poll found Gavin Newsom is the top choice of 25% of California's Democratic voters, with Kamala Harris at 19%, & Tim Walz at 4%.
The California governor's Trump-like social media posts and redistricting push are resonating with Democrats who are eager for a fighter to go on offense against the GOP.