Newsom's Ballot Measure Redraws California Congressional Districts | JQJO

California Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing a ballot measure to redraw the state's congressional districts before the 2026 midterms. This would reverse a 2010 voter-approved independent redistricting commission, granting Democrats more control. The proposed map, created by Democratic strategists, aims to favor Democrats, potentially shifting the balance of power in the US House. Republicans strongly oppose this move, calling it an 'illegal power grab'. The measure needs voter approval and will likely involve a costly campaign, with significant funding from both sides.