‘Fight Fire With Fire:’ California Democrats Plan Redistricting
Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference with Texas lawmakers in Sacramento on July 25.
Photographer: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
California Democrats are pushing a plan to redraw the state’s congressional boundaries, a move aimed at countering a Republican redistricting effort in Texas that could help President Donald Trump’s party win more seats in Congress.
The plan, backed by Governor Gavin Newsom, would allow the state legislature to override California’s independent redistricting commission — but only if Texas approves its own map changes. The proposal must clear the Democratic-controlled legislature this month to qualify for a Nov. 4 special election.