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California voters backed independent redistricting for congressional seats and giving it up to counter President Trump creates a moral conflict even for Democrats.
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California Dems face Friday deadline to greenlight plan for special election to redraw maps
California Democrats are facing a Friday deadline to greenlight a plan for a special election to redraw the state's congressional maps. This comes after the redistricting push in Texas. Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA) joins Chris Jansing to explain more on his party's strategy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Gavin Newsom's redistricting effort took a big step forward with Democratic lawmakers back in session this week to try and get the bill on the November ballot. Monday, California Democrats and Republicans held dueling press conferences at the California State Capitol.
Republican state senators filed a petition Tuesday with the California Supreme Court in an attempt to postpone the legislative process.