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Newsom says California may trigger mid-decade congressional redistricting if Texas moves forward
Summary
Governor Gavin Newsom described a proposed trigger that would allow California to redraw congressional maps mid-decade if Texas advances plans Newsom and others view as undermining democratic rules; he said the measure would be set by the legislature, require a supermajority and — if enacted — placed before voters on the November ballot.
Governor Gavin Newsom said California is preparing a legislative proposal that would allow the state to redraw congressional maps mid-decade if Texas moves to dismantle protocols the governor and allies say undermine federalism and democratic norms.
Newsom described the measure as a “trigger” that would only take effect if Texas takes certain unspecified actions. He said the proposal would be limited to congressional maps in 2026, 2028 and 2030 and would keep in place the state’s independent redistricting commission while adding a contingency response if other states change their rules.
“It's the spirit of the special session,” Newsom said at the Department of Justice press conference. “The proposal that we're…
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