WATCH: Newsom announces California is moving ahead on response to Texas redistricting
Summary
California plans to hold a special election on November 4 to let voters decide on a new congressional map. This is in response to Texas's efforts to redraw its own map to favor Republicans. Governor Gavin Newsom announced this move to counteract changes in Texas that aim to impact the House of Representatives balance.Key Facts
- California will hold a special election on November 4 for a new congressional map.
- The new map aims to help Democrats gain five more U.S. House seats by 2026.
- This action responds to a Republican effort in Texas to redraw their congressional map.
- Texas's redistricting aims to send five more Republicans to Congress.
- Texas Democrats protested these changes by leaving the state.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott may call another special session for redistricting.
- Newsom said they cannot watch democracy change "district by district" across the U.S.
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