California lawmakers passed a legislative package Thursday advancing a partisan redistricting plan aimed at winning Democrats five more U.S. House seats in the 2026 elections. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the legislation Thursday afternoon.

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants voters to approve congressional districts that would wipe out five Republican seats. He's trying to counter a GOP gerrymander in Texas.

The high-stakes fight over political boundaries could shape control of the U.S. House – and determine Gov. Gavin Newsom’s political future.

This will be an intense campaign with both sides spending tens of millions to try to move those undecided voters.”

Governor has called for a November special election to let voters decide on a new congressional map designed to flip up to five Republican-held seats.

The California governor's Trump-like social media posts and redistricting push are resonating with Democrats who are eager for a fighter to go on offense against the GOP.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is mocking President Donald Trump in all-caps posts as their feud escalates over redistricting and 2028 political stakes.

Gov. Gavin Newsom looks on as Speaker Emerita Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-San Fransisco, delivers remarks during a news conference on redistricting at the Governor's Mansion in downtown Sacramento on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. California legislative leaders met with Texas Democratic lawmakers about Republican plans to redistrict. DANIEL HEUER [email protected]