California Democrats used a common legislative tactic called “gut and amend” to rush legislation for a special election on new election maps. Republicans say that violates the state constitution.

Gavin Newsom’s response to alter his state’s congressional maps, in the way of Texas redistricting efforts promoted by President Donald Trump aimed at shoring up Republicans’ position in next year’s elections. “I believe that Gov. Newsom’s ...

“Thousands of Californians have spoken, and their message is simple: Stop rigging, gerrymandering and disenfranchising,” Bianco, the Riverside County sheriff, said. “Voters deserve to choose their leaders — not the other way around.”

As President Donald Trump jokes about potentially canceling the 2028 presidential election amid slipping approval ratings, a Democratic politician is apparently winning hearts by taking on our head of state.

The measure, which would appear on the ballot in the state in November if lawmakers approve it, is a response to Texas Republicans' mid-decade redistricting push.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a high-stakes plan to redraw voting districts in his state to counter similar efforts by Republicans in Texas. Newsom announced that California would hold a special election in November,

California Gov. Newsom sets Nov. 4 vote on redistricting plan to counter GOP efforts; maps may drop Aug. 15. Critics call it a power grab.

With former Vice President Kamala Harris not running, the race for California governor is wide open. See the list of candidates here.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that his state would hold a special election Nov. 4 to ask voters to approve a mid-decade redistricting plan.

Even with the election still a few years away, polling could offer insight into potential candidate viability.