California Democrats released their plans to transform the state’s congressional map Friday, with the goal of boosting the party’s chances of winning control of the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterms.

The redrawn lines would put five incumbent Republican congressmembers in jeopardy, transforming their districts to favor Democrats in next year’s election — part of a nationwide fight over political maps.

The map will need to be approved by the state Legislature, and then by California voters in a special election set to be held on Nov. 4.

Here are key takeaways from the proposed House map:

Northern California

The new lines instantly imperil two incumbent Republicans in the northern part of the state.

Rep. Kevin Kiley, who represents the 3rd Congressional District, could

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