California's Democrat-controlled legislature on Thursday formally approved a plan to redraw the state's congressional lines, teeing up a special election this fall that will let Californians weigh in on mid-decade redistricting in response to a plan pushed by Texas Republicans.

Both the state Assembly and Senate approved three pieces of the “Election Rigging Response Act” legislative package, which include a proposed constitutional amendment and two separate bills that lay out the logistics for the special election and map proposal. Those bills now head to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) desk for approval.

Democrats in the Golden State have been racing against the clock to get the package through by Friday in order to set up a Nov. 4 special election.

Unlike in Texas, where the GOP-controlled l

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