California Gov. Newsom Leads Democratic Redistricting Plan In The State

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 21: California Gov. Gavin Newsom holds up a signed bill related to redrawing the state’s congressional maps on August 21, 2025 in Sacramento, California. In a move to counter Texas House Republicans’ plan to redraw the state’s congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, California Democrats took up a proposed constitutional amendment to temporarily redraw their own congressional maps, potentially creating five additional U.S. House seats for their party. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)