Newsom Plans Special Election to Redraw California Districts Amid National Debate
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California Governor Gavin Newsom proposes to pause the state's independent, nonpartisan redistricting system to favor Democrats, sparking a potential clash with Arnold Schwarzenegger, who championed the system and may oppose efforts to undermine it. The move is part of a broader national debate on gerrymandering and electoral fairness.
- Newsom Wants to Gerrymander California. Schwarzenegger May Disagree. The New York Times
- Gavin Newsom may call special election to redraw California congressional maps The Guardian
- Newsom will move to redraw California map if Texas redistricts, teeing up national fight The Texas Tribune
- Newsom has a plan to give Democrats a leg up for the midterms CalMatters
- Gavin Newsom floats November special election for his anti-Trump redistricting push Politico
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