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California Democrats approve Newsom’s redistricting plan after Texas House passes GOP-drawn maps

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By Arit John, Eric Bradner, Arlette Saenz, Ethan Cohen, CNN (CNN) — California Democrats passed a trio of redistricting bills Thursday, a day after Republicans in the Texas House passed new maps of their own. Taken together, the package of bills backed by Democratic Gov.

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  1. California is moving forward with a partisan redistricting effort to counter Texas' move

    Headline from Bangor Daily News ·

  2. Redistricting California: Newly proposed congressional maps released

    Headline from Foxla ·

  3. Newsom faces opportunities, risks with redistricting fight

    Headline from The Hill ·

  4. Obama endorses Newsom’s redistricting plan in California

    Headline from The Hill ·

  5. Newsom-style redistricting efforts critiqued by California Democrats as recently as July, statements show

    Headline from Fox News ·

  6. Newest

    California Democrats approve Newsom’s redistricting plan after Texas House passes GOP-drawn maps

    Headline from KESQ Palm Springs ·

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  1. Bangor Daily News

    California is moving forward with a partisan redistricting effort to counter Texas' move (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday his state will hold a Nov. 4 special election to seek voter approval of new congressional

  2. Fox News

    Newsom, California Dems move forward with redistricting effort to counter Trump-backed push in Texas (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    California Democratic leaders to unveil congressional maps to create five more blue-leaning House seats as Governor Newsom responds to Trump's Texas redistricting push.

  3. The Daily Signal

    Newsom Promotes Pro-Democrat Redistricting in California (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Newsom hypes up the LA crowd, promoting a ballot measure to redraw the state’s congressional map in response to Texas’ redistricting.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Newsom rolls out redistricting plan, calls for special election (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The new maps, which would expire in 2030 if Californians vote in favor of them, were drawn to ensure a level playing field in the midterm elections.

  5. Townhall

    California Gov. Newsom Wants to Gerrymander His State, Wants to Win Democratic Nomination in 2028 (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    California Gov. Newsom pushes for redistricting changes to favor Democrats in upcoming elections.

  6. The Daily Caller

    Newsom Vows To Pack California’s Conservative Outposts With Dem Voters, New Map Shows (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    California Democrats released a new gerrymandered House map on Friday night that, if implemented, would carve up deep red areas of the state.

  7. Foxla

    Redistricting California: Newly proposed congressional maps released (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    A day after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced plans to redraw California's congressional districts, a proposed map of the new districts was released.

  8. The Hill

    Newsom faces opportunities, risks with redistricting fight (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to redraw congressional districts is a political gamble with national implications. Will it pay off?

  9. Breitbart News

    Poll: California Voters Oppose Gavin Newsom's Gerrymander Plan (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    California voters oppose Newsom's plan to gerrymander in favor of Democrats, rather than preserving the existing "independent" commission.

  10. Hot Air

    Will Newsom Rig His Redistricting Referendum? (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Will Gavin Newsom manipulate redistricting to favor Democrats in California's elections?

  11. Fox News

    California Republicans sue to stop Newsom, Democrats from pushing redistricting plan (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    California Republicans file lawsuit in state Supreme Court to block Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats from advancing redistricting plan to add five left-leaning seats.

  12. Washington Examiner

    Five California Republicans targeted by Newsom redistricting plan (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Five California House GOP lawmakers are at risk of having their districts carved up under Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D-CA) new congressional map.

  13. The Daily Caller

    California Republicans Say Not So Fast To Gavin Newsom, Sue To Stop His Redistricting Gambit (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    California Republicans filed a lawsuit asking the state Supreme Court to block Democrats from moving forward with a plan to redraw the state’s congressional map.

  14. Los Angeles Times

    Why many voters in deep-red Northern California are fuming about Newsom's maps (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    If Newsom's redistricting ballot initiative succeeds, many in Doug LaMalfa's congressional district could suddenly find themselves represented by a Democrat for the first time.

  15. The New Republic

    California Redistricting Battle Rages As Republicans Try to Block Plan (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    They’ve filed a lawsuit with the hope of halting Gavin Newsom’s plan.

  16. Fox News

    Newsom-style redistricting efforts critiqued by California Democrats as recently as July, statements show (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    California Democrats support Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting ballot measure despite previously advocating for independent redistricting commissions

  17. Fox News

    ‘Tired of Democracy dying’: Newsom redistricting push faces GOP backlash over voter rights (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting push is being knocked by the state assembly's elections committee co-chair for "disenfranchising Californians."

  18. Newsweek

    Gavin Newsom scores California Supreme Court win in redistricting battle (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Newsom 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.

  19. The Hill

    Obama endorses Newsom’s redistricting plan in California (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Former President Obama endorsed California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) redistricting plan in California on Wednesday, calling it a smart and measured approach. “Over the long term, we shouldn’t have political gerrymandering in America, just a fair fight between Republicans and Democrats based on who’s g…

  20. Foxla

    California lawmakers to vote on Newsom's redistricting plan (opens Foxla)

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    Foxla's feed description

    Gov. Newsom has called for a Nov. 4 special election on the new maps.

  21. Hot Air

    California Legislature Fast-Tracks Gov. Newsom’s Redistricting Proposal (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    California lawmakers expedite Gov. Newsom's redistricting proposal amid GOP objections.

  22. Fox News

    Obama calls Newsom's California redistricting move a 'responsible approach' to GOP tactics (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Barack Obama is endorsing California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan to counter Texas GOP gerrymandering efforts ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

  23. The Hill

    California Supreme Court rejects GOP effort to halt Newsom’s redistricting push (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    The California Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a petition filed by state Republican legislators seeking to halt Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) plan to redistrict California’s congressional map. “Petitioners have failed to meet their burden of establishing a basis for relief at this time under Californi…

  24. New York Post

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs redistricting measure in response to new Texas House map (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed off Thursday evening on a redistricting plan aimed at countering Texas Republicans' planned implementation of new congressional maps for the Lone Star State.

  25. West Hawaii Today

    Newsom signs California redistricting plan to counter Texas Republicans (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    West Hawaii Today's feed description

    Newsom signs California redistricting plan to counter Texas Republicans – Hawaii News | West Hawaii Today

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