California lawmakers approve special election to redraw electoral maps in response to Texas

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — California lawmakers have approved legislation for a special election to redraw the state's congressional districts, setting up a political battle with Texas over redistricting efforts.

The state's two legislative houses voted on three key pieces of legislation: AB604, which covers the proposed new congressional maps; ACA 8, a state constitutional amendment that allows the redistricting to occur; and SB280, which schedules a special election for November 4 on these matters.

During the legislative session, one lawmaker urged colleagues to support the measure, saying: "Democracy may bend, it will not break, not on our watch, not on this floor, not in state, si se puede, I respectfully ask for your aye vote."

Republican lawmakers strongly opposed the plan propo