What happens to California's redistricting after Texas' maps were struck down?
Summary
California has approved new congressional maps to counter Texas’ recent mid-decade redistricting, even after a federal court blocked Texas’ map from going into effect for the 2026 elections. California removed a rule that would have delayed its redistricting if a similar move by a Republican state was blocked, so its new maps will stay in place regardless of the Texas court ruling.Key Facts
- Texas lawmakers redrew congressional districts mid-decade with support from President Trump to gain more Republican seats.
- A federal court struck down Texas’ new congressional map before the 2026 midterm elections.
- California voters approved Proposition 50, allowing the state to redraw its congressional districts for the 2026 elections.
- The California redistricting plan originally included a trigger clause to act only if a Republican state successfully redrew maps, but the clause was removed before the vote.
- Without the trigger clause, California’s new districts will remain in effect despite the Texas court ruling.
- Governor Gavin Newsom said California would continue with its redistricting to counter Texas’ efforts.
- The Trump administration sued California over its new maps and plans to challenge the Texas ruling at the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Texas has appealed the court decision striking down its maps to the Supreme Court.
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