California Governor Calls Special Election to Approve New US House Maps

Report by “Safarti Tarjuman” International News Desk

Sacramento, California — California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to hold a special statewide election to let voters decide on adopting new congressional district maps. The move comes as a direct response to Texas’s recent redistricting plan, which Democrats argue unfairly tilts political power toward Republicans.

Declaring “Today is liberation day in the state of California,” Newsom framed the initiative as a bold countermeasure to what he described as partisan maneuvers in other states.

Newsom said Addressing concerns that California’s move could trigger a redistricting arms race, Newsom dismissed calls for restraint. We have got to recognize the cards that have been dealt. And we have got to meet fire with fire. Other blue states need to stand up.

The special election date will be announced in the coming weeks. If approved, the new maps would be implemented ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, potentially reshaping California’s political representation in Washington.

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