Summary
A federal court has allowed California to use a newly approved U.S. House map for the 2026 midterm elections. This map was designed to help Democrats gain more seats, despite opposition from Republicans and the U.S. Justice Department.
Key Facts
- A three-judge federal panel ruled 2-1 to allow California to use a new U.S. House map.
- The new map is intended to increase the number of House seats Democrats can win.
- State Republicans and the U.S. Justice Department tried to block the map.
- The complaint against the map claimed it used race to favor Hispanic voters.
- Voters approved the map in November through Proposition 50.
- Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom supported the map and may run for President in 2028.
- The map aims to help Democrats flip up to five House seats in the 2026 midterms.
- Currently, Republicans hold nine out of California's 52 congressional seats.
