California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) will hold a rally in Texas on Saturday opposing the state's redistricting efforts alongside local Democratic lawmakers, days after Golden State voters backed a measure to redraw their own congressional districts.
Texas was the first of several red states that followed President Trump's directive to change their congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms. Though some blue states considered redrawing their maps through the legislatures, Newsom elected to have voters choose if California should proceed with his plan.
“California stepped up. Now, we are taking this fight across the country — helping Democrats in other states push back against Trump’s election rigging,” Newsom said in a statement to Politico.
The Hill has reached out to Newsom's office for a comment.
On Tuesday, California voters approved Proposition 50, allowing lawmakers to rework the Golden State's maps. This allows Democrats in the state to potentially gain five House seats in 2026. California represents the first state where Democrats have been able to successfully redistrict midcycle in response to the GOP's moves.
With Proposition 50's success, it could raise Newsom's national profile as he continues his tit-for-tat with Trump and considers a run for president in 2028.
The rally is scheduled for 12 p.m. on Saturday, though the location has not yet been released, The Houston Chronicle reported.
Texas lawmakers approved of Gov. Greg Abbott's (R) redistricting plan in August. Like California, the new district lines are likely to add up to five additional House seats for Republicans in next year’s midterms.
“The One Big Beautiful Map has passed the Senate. Despite Democrats’ petty stunts, we delivered on our promise,” Abbott wrote on the social platform X at the time. “This map reflects Texans’ actual voting preferences, and I look forward to signing it into law.”
Source: The Hill - News
