The California state legislature has passed a redistricting plan that favors Democrats on the same day that Texas looks to pass its own redistricting plan that would favor Republicans as the two parties eye the 2026 midterm elections and control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Newsweek reached out to the offices of Democratic California Governor Gavin Newsom and Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott as well as the White House via email on Thursday night.

Why It Matters

The Republican-led Texas legislature on Wednesday voted to advance its controversial congressional redistricting plan, with the Texas House of Representatives voting 88 to 52 along party lines. The Texas Senate considered the map on Thursday, voting to advance it to a full vote in the afternoon.

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