California Approves New Redistricting Plan Amid National Gerrymandering Debates
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California and Texas are redrawing their U.S. House district maps ahead of the 2026 midterms, with Texas aiming to favor Republicans and California aiming to favor Democrats, highlighting the significant role of gerrymandering in political power battles. The process involves state legislatures and courts, with potential legal challenges and voter approval required in California.
- California State Assembly approves redistricting plan ABC7 Los Angeles
- California Democrats approve Newsom’s redistricting plan after Texas House passes GOP-drawn maps CNN
- Over the long term, we shouldn’t have political gerrymandering in America, just a fair fight between Republicans and Democrats based on who’s got better ideas. But since Texas is taking direction from a partisan White House and gerrymandering in the middle x.com
- California voters will decide whether to adopt a new Democratic-drawn congressional map NBC News
- California Democrats Pass Redistricting Bill to Counter Trump’s Texas Gerrymander Democracy Docket
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