Debate Over Redistricting Strategies in Texas and California
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California's Gov. Gavin Newsom is considering ways to bypass the state's independent redistricting commission to redraw congressional districts in favor of Democrats, in response to Texas's plans for new Republican maps. This move faces legal and political challenges, with some Democrats and advocacy groups opposing it, while Texas's redistricting efforts aim to strengthen Republican control ahead of the 2024 midterms. The situation highlights the national tension over gerrymandering and electoral fairness.
- Can California Democrats rewrite the rules to counter Texas redistricting? CalMatters
- Two Democratic Governors Say if Texas Redraws Congressional Maps, They May Too The New York Times
- Texas plan to redraw maps could protect GOP House majority washingtonpost.com
- Democrats rally in Texas over Trump order to redraw districts: ‘The only way they can keep power is to cheat’ The Guardian
- Pritzker’s gerrymander jab draws fire Politico
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