Governor has called for a November special election to let voters decide on a new congressional map designed to flip up to five Republican-held seats.

Rep. Tom McClintock had pointed words for California Governor Gavin Newsom and his plan to redraw the state's congressional districts.

As redistricting battles continue to escalate across the nation, some big names are speaking out to voice their opinions.

California voters are not entirely on board with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) efforts to redraw the state’s congressional map, according to a new poll, putting an upcoming ballot measure on issue in jeopardy.

The Hill's Drew Petrimoulx chats with National Political Reporter Julia Manchester about California Governor Gavin Newsom's (D) state-wide efforts in the redistricting battle with the GOP-controlled assembly in Texas and to discuss whether or not Newsom can fill the void missing within the Democratic party.

Conservative opponents dominated the public comment at legislative hearings on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s congressional redistricting plan, though most were at the Capitol for an unrelated rally.

The Texas Senate has approved a Trump backed redistricting bill that could gain the GOP five House seats in 2026.

A 2028 presidential poll found Gavin Newsom is the top choice of 25% of California's Democratic voters, with Kamala Harris at 19%, & Tim Walz at 4%.