California Democrats advance special election on redistricting
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — California lawmakers on Monday swept aside procedural moves aimed at stopping Democrats from advancing a plan to redraw the state's congressional maps.
The maps would favor Democrats and counter a Texas plan to give Republicans five more congressional seats in the 2026 midterms. Golden State Democrats place the blame at President Donald Trump’s feet, saying they’ll back off their effort if red states do the same.
On Monday, back from a month’s recess, Assembly Democrats blocked Republican attempts to delay three bills that call for a special November election, fund the election and include the new congressional maps voters will consider.
“Let’s call it what it is,” said Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, a Winters Democrat, at a press conference. “The president and his minions are trying to rig the 2026 election and beyond. They are trying to cheat.”
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