News

Obama applauds Newsom's redistricting plan in CA; calls it 'smart, measured approach'

As redistricting battles continue to escalate across the nation, some big names are speaking out to voice their opinions.

Obama weighs in on Newsom’s California redistricting strategy amid Texas debate

Former President Barack Obama gives his approval of California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting strategy as Texas debates ...

Obama praises Newsom’s ‘responsible approach’ to California redistricting after Texas efforts

President Barack Obama on Wednesday praised California’s redistricting efforts, arguing that the state’s move is necessary to ...

Barack Obama reacts to Gavin Newsom's California redistricting play

Obama's comments came as efforts in Texas, encouraged by President Trump, aim to strengthen GOP control ahead of next year's ...

Obama backs Newsom's redistricting plan in California

Former President Barack Obama is backing California’s plan to counter mid-decade redistricting efforts by Republicans in ...

Election lawyers, Obama alumni renew Illinois redistricting reform push

They want to do this by passing a state constitutional amendment via a ballot initiative during the 2026 general election.

Texas Redistricting Moves Closer as Millions Pour Into California Fight

The Texas Senate has approved a Trump backed redistricting bill that could gain the GOP five House seats in 2026.

Tit-for-tat gerrymandering wars won’t end soon – what happens in Texas and California doesn’t stay there

Congressional redistricting – the process of drawing electoral districts to account for population changes – was conceived by the Founding Fathers as a once-per-decade redrawing of district lines ...