Federal court clears California’s new House map boosting Democrats ahead of 2026 midterms
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California court ruling allows new congressional districts that could boost House Democrats' chances in 2026 midterms after judges denied Republican challenges.
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In November, California voters passed a ballot initiative, known as Proposition 50, dramatically altering the state's congressional districts. The pursuit of the new map was largely viewed as an attempt to offset recent redistricting in Texas, which generated more Republican-leaning districts.
"Republicans’ weak attempt to silence voters failed," California Gov. Gavin Newsom said in a statement. "California voters overwhelmingly supported Prop 50 – to respond to Trump’s rigging in Texas – and that is exactly what this court concluded."
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