Newsom Announces November Vote on House District Map as Texas Democrats Flee State to Block GOP Efforts

In an escalation of the national political battle over congressional redistricting, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state will hold a special election in November on a ballot measure to redraw House district lines.

The move is a direct response to efforts by Republicans in Texas to pass new maps that could give the GOP a significant advantage in the upcoming elections.

Newsom made the announcement during a press conference at the State Capitol, where he was joined by a group of Texas Democratic lawmakers who have fled their state to prevent a legislative quorum, effectively stalling the Republican-led redistricting efforts.

“We will pick up five seats with

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