California and New York are signaling they will move forward with plans to redraw congressional lines as Democrats look to counter the Texas GOP.   California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Monday that Democrats are pursuing a plan to put mid-decade redistricting before voters, which could be “triggered” by what happens in Texas. And New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), appearing alongside Texas Democrats who fled to her state over the proposed maps Monday, embraced exploring “every option” to redraw congressional lines.

Both states, however, face challenges with their plans and are unlikely to have new maps before next year’s midterm elections, when Republicans will be defending their narrow 219-212 House majority. “What Texas has done now is that: If you drive the car all the way off the cliff,

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