California Democrats and Texas Republicans are engaged in a standoff over congressional map redrawing for the 2026 midterm elections. The Texas GOP aims to gain five seats for Republicans at President Trump's urging, while California Governor Gavin Newsom plans to counter with a redistricting map that favors Democrats. This new map could reduce Republican House seats in California from nine to four. Newsom proposes a transparent redistricting process, contingent on Texas proceeding with its own adjustments, to bolster Democratic representation.
"The idea that the president of the United States says he's entitled to five seats should sicken everybody. There's nothing normal about that and anyone who says it's not surprising is normalizing it. That's shocking."
"The California gerrymandering plan taking shape behind closed doors would increase the Democratic Party's dominance in the Golden State, adding as many as five congressional districts favorable to Democrats."
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