For weeks, Gov. Gavin Newsom has floated a proposal to combat Texas Republican legislators' efforts to redraw congressional district maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Newsom told President Donald Trump in a letter that he'll be "forced to lead an effort to redraw the maps in California" and called for other states to stop any redistricting efforts.

Newsom told President Donald Trump in a letter that he'll be "forced to lead an effort to redraw the maps in California" and called for other states to stop any redistricting efforts.

It comes as one lawmaker said the proposed maps could be released as early as the week of Aug. 10.

In less than three months, California voters may be tasked with determining whether the state moves forward with a mid-decade redistricting, a move proponents say

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