California Democrats to Redraw Congressional Maps | JQJO

California Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing for a special election in November to allow the state legislature to redraw congressional maps, aiming to counter Texas's Republican-led redistricting efforts. This would temporarily reverse a 2008 decision giving redistricting power to an independent commission. Despite a tight timeline and potential legal challenges, Democratic legislative leaders appear poised to support Newsom's plan, citing the need to protect California's representation in Congress. Internal polling shows potential public support for the ballot measure.