California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Aug. 21 signed a legislative package to put a measure on the Nov. 4 ballot that would redraw the state’s congressional map to favor Democrats, in response to Texas’ redistricting efforts.
The tally in the lower state Assembly was 57–20. It passed the state Senate in a 30–8 vote, and was signed into law by Newsom about 30 minutes after the legislature approved the bill.
The series of bills—combined into a package dubbed the Election Rigging Response Act—establishes new maps for congressional districts, gives authorization for the redrawn map to replace the current one, and declares a Nov. 4 special election to seek Californians’ approval of the change….
Newsom Signs California’s Redistricting Plan as Texas Finalizes New Maps
