California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) said Friday they were moving forward with plans to hold a special election in November for voters to approve a ballot measure that would ultimately allow Democrats to pass a new House map ahead of 2026.
"We have till Aug. 22. With the leadership behind me, they will get this on the ballot. We're calling for a special election, that will be the first week of November," Newsom said.
The governor — flanked by several California lawmakers, as well as Texas Democrats who fled their state — said they did not want to eliminate the independent redistricting commission in charge of drawing the map.
“We are talking about emergency measures to respond to what's happening in Texas, and we will nullify what happens in Texas,” Newsom vowed.
The move comes in response to Texas Republicans who are looking to create five pickup opportunities in a new House map.
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Source: The Hill - News
