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A win would affirm Newsom as Democrats’ chief counterweight to Trump ahead of a possible 2028 presidential run; a loss could damage his political credibility.

Early polling shows 60% of likely voters support the measure, which suspends California’s independent redistricting system in response to Republican efforts to gain House seats.

SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom stepped to the microphone at the state Democratic headquarters in mid-August with the conviction of a man certain he was on the right side of history, bluntly saying California has a moral obligation to thwart President Trump’s attempt to tilt the balance of Congress.

Over the next 2½ months, Newsom became the public

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