Gov. Gavin Newsom is continuing his high-stakes staredown with Republican leaders in Texas over political lines that could help decide control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections.

After meeting with a group of Texas Democrats in Sacramento on Friday, Newsom said he was still considering ways to redraw California’s 52 congressional districts to favor Democrats — if Texas leaders proceed with plans to rearrange their own lines to help Republicans. A partisan redistricting in California would require setting aside the current lines drawn by a citizen commission, and represent a clear shift for Newsom and fellow Democrats in prioritizing political gains over community-focused representation.

“Everything is at stake if we’re not successful next year in taking back the House of Repre

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