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The legislation is a response by Democrats seeking to neutralize Texas Republicans’ push to adopt a new congressional map favoring the GOP at the urging of President Donald Trump.

Democrats have made the issue about more than maps, tying it explicitly to the fate of democracy in the country.

California voters will have the ultimate say in November.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation Thursday afternoon that will move forward a partisan redistricting plan aimed at winning Democrats five more U.S. House seats in the 2026 election.

Newsom's approval will allow for a special election, leaving redistricting up to California voters.

READ : California Democrats introduce redistricting legislation, Republicans vow to fight

Republicans, who

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