
Newsom unveiling California redistricting effort to counter Trump-backed push in Texas
Fox News
California Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to redraw congressional maps to counter Trump's Republican redistricting push in Texas ahead of 2026 midterm elections.
Paul Steinhauser is a politics reporter based in the swing state of New Hampshire. He covers the campaign trail from coast to coast."
That's where they're expected to unveil their game plan to counter the push by President Donald Trump and Republicans to create up to five GOP-friendly congressional districts at the expense of currently Democrat-controlled seats.
"If you will not stand down, I will be forced to lead an effort to redraw the maps in California to offset the rigging of maps in red states," Newsom said in a recent letter to the president.

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