California Democrats have plans to redraw the state\u2019s districts in a long-shot attempt to threaten Republicans’ majority in Congress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to California Democrats, the move was prompted by news that Texas<\/a> might try to redraw its districts to gain more Congressional seats. Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott<\/a> has \u201cdirected the state Legislature to discuss redistricting in an upcoming special legislative session,\u201d KCRA noted<\/a>. California Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom<\/a> said of Texas, \u201cThey\u2019re playing by a different set of rules.\u201d (RELATED: <\/strong>Trump Eyes Redistricting Blitz To Add 5 More GOP Seats In Texas Before 2026<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n On Wednesday, the California Democratic congressional delegation met with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries<\/a> (D-NY) and reportedly discussed ideas for gaining even more seats to overturn the perilously slim majority Republicans hold in the House, Punchbowl News<\/a> reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThe games they play aren\u2019t working and the more people get educated on what\u2019s going on, the more they\u2019re going to fight back,\u201d California Assemblymember Leticia Castillo of Riverside, who left the Democratic Party and became a Republican, said of California\u2019s Democrats.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n In 2010, California voters overwhelmingly supported Proposition 20, a constitutional amendment that stripped politicians of the ability to draw their own districts and instead handed that responsibility to an independent redistricting commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But now, California Democrats\u2014led by Governor Gavin Newsom\u2014are exploring ways to claw back that authority, effectively undoing the will of the people. As Punchbowl News<\/em> reported, Newsom sees two potential paths to tilt the balance of power in his party\u2019s favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first plan would involve Newsom calling a special session of the Democratic supermajority legislature to put a proposition on the ballot that would \u201cpause\u201d or completely eliminate the independent commission\u2019s authority. It would then be up to voters\u2014again\u2014to decide. But Democrats are reportedly weighing whether to sweeten the deal by bundling the measure with conservative-friendly policies like a voter ID requirement, which is broadly popular among Republicans. Critics point out that this could be a costly and deceptive move, as it would require millions in campaign funds to push the message through California\u2019s media markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The second strategy would be even more brazen: simply redrawing the maps mid-decade by claiming California\u2019s constitution doesn\u2019t explicitly prohibit it. Newsom himself has called this a \u201cnovel legal question,\u201d but it would almost certainly invite a legal battle. Such a move would represent a major break from precedent and an alarming use of loopholes to override voters\u2019 intent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One potential legal barrier is the Voting Rights Act, which protects majority-minority districts\u2014particularly Latino-majority seats\u2014from being dismantled. Redrawing those lines could dilute minority voting power and ignite a broader constitutional showdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Targeted GOP districts that have reportedly been discussed include these GOP Congressmen:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe want our gavels back,\u201d Rep. Mark Takano, who would be the new chair of the House Veterans Affairs Committee should Democrats regain the majority in the House, stated. \u201cThat\u2019s what this is about.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n READ NEXT: <\/strong>Pentagon Inks Contracts For Musk\u2019s AI, Competitors<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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