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Texas to Begin Redistricting Hearings as Gov. Newsom Decides if California Should Do the Same
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 23 – Governor Newsom aims to redraw California's congressional districts to counter Texas GOP's mid-decade redistricting, potentially eliminating up to five Republican seats, experts say.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom is considering changing the state's redistricting process to gain more Democratic seats, which some state legislators criticize as a betrayal of democratic principles.
- Newsom has faced internal criticism from Democrats, including Assemblymember Alex Lee, for proposing changes that contradict the party's stance on gerrymandering.
- The proposed redistricting could eliminate several Republican congressional seats in California and may disrupt voter-backed reforms.
- Critics, including Steve Hilton, argue that such moves would make the electoral system less democratic and further entrench one-party control in California.
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Texas to begin redistricting hearings as Gov. Newsom decides if California should do the same
California lawmakers are on a month-long summer recess, but when they get return, they could step into a Congressional redistricting war depending on just how far Texas state lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom are willing to go.
Gavin Newsom, California Democrats Plot Illegal Gerrymander To Increase Number of Dem House Seats
California Democrats are exploring two potential pathways to redraw congressional districts mid-decade, aiming to regain control of the U.S. House of Representatives. If successful, the move could wipe out several GOP-held seats and permanently shift the balance of power. Key Facts: California Democrats are considering redrawing congressional districts to flip Republican-held seats. The push is partly in response to Texas considering a special …
Newsom Wants to Copy Illinois: Scrap 'Independent' Redistricting, Gerrymander Districts
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) wants to scrap California's nominally independent redistricting process in favor of a partisan gerrymander for Congress, following in the footsteps of Illinois Gov. J.B. Prizker (D). The post Newsom Wants to Copy Illinois: Scrap ‘Independent’ Redistricting, Gerrymander Districts appeared first on Breitbart.
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