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California Approves Redistricting Plan — Now It's Up to Voters

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Republican Assemblymember James Gallagher addresses the media during a press conference at the State Capitol in Sacramento on the current national redistricting battle between Democrats and Republicans on Aug. 18, 2025. (Miguel Gutierrez Jr./CalMatters)

California lawmakers today approved a special election on newly drawn congressional districts that would help elect more Democrats to the House of Representatives. Voters will have the final say on approving or refusing the map in November.

The state’s gerrymander is to counter a similar Republican-driven effort in Texas at the request of President Trump. Marisa and Guy discuss the latest drama in the ongoing redistricting wars with Blaise Gainey, the KUT Texas Capitol reporter.

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