California Vote Signals New Era of Perpetual Redistricting
California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks at a "Yes On Prop 50" volunteer event at the LA Convention Center in Los Angeles on Nov. 1.
Photographer: Jill Connelly/Getty ImagesCalifornia’s vote on Tuesday to redraw its congressional maps marks an escalation of a protracted redistricting arms race, in which voters can expect an explosion of partisan gerrymandering before every election.
A dozen states, including California, have already redrawn or are considering new maps this year, while another seven face court challenges that could force them to do so.