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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.

ABC News on MSN · 5h

California to draw new congressional maps: Newsom

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said California will draw 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

KCRA Channel 3 · 1h

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 · 5h

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 · 58m

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.

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 ...

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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 ...

2hon MSN

California redistricting battle: ‘Historic’ maps to end Trump presidency, claims Gavin Newsom; calls president as Donald ‘Taco’ Trump

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the state will redraw congressional maps, aiming to help Democrats regain control ...

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Newsom advances California redistricting bid to ‘end Trump presidency’ with jab at White House

Redistricting efforts initially gained the country's attention in Texas when Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX), at President Donald Trump's request, called a special session to redraw district lines to boost ...

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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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 ...

'An epic troll': Gavin Newsom speaks Trump's language as redistricting fight heats up

Managing Editor of The Bulwark Sam Stein, president of Brilliant Corners Research Cornell Belcher, and Democratic Congressman ...

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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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