WASHINGTON — California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to change California’s rules for drawing lines for House seats. Texas Republicans, he says, want to rig elections to help President Donald Trump in the 2026 election, so California Democrats have to rig back.

Forget that the Golden State’s rules already work handily for the Democrats: 45% of voters are registered as Democrats, 25% as Republicans, and 30% list no party preference or another party. Yet there are 43 Democrats representing California in the House, and a modest nine Republicans.

In 2024, 58% of Golden State voters supported former Vice President Kamala Harris, while 38% supported President Donald Trump. Yet only 17% of House members are Republicans.

For his part, Governor Handsome is threatening to tilt the machine even further

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