California’s redistricting fight is intensifying as Gov. Gavin Newsom prepares a “historic” update on proposed congressional maps while a GOP lawmaker threatens legal action, citing Article 21’s once-a-decade mandate for the Citizens Redistricting Commission. Legal experts say voters could be asked to approve a one-time exception through a special election. The Texas Senate, meanwhile, passed Republican-backed maps 19–2 amid a quorum fight with House Democrats, and Missouri conservatives are pushing a special session targeting the 5th District. With teachers union support for a ballot initiative and a public input portal open, Democracy Docket notes multiple states are considering changes, highlighting a dynamic national battle over congressional lines.

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