Republicans File Lawsuit Opposing Redistricting Measure
Republicans in California filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday, contesting a significant redistricting measure that could shift as many as five congressional seats to the benefit of the Democratic party.
Voter-Approved Measure Grants Authority to State Lawmakers
This initiative, the ballot measure, was approved by the electorate Tuesday night, marking a decisive victory for Democrats. The plan temporarily gives the power to draw electoral boundaries to the California legislature, allowing it to adopt maps that are expected to assist the Democratic party gain five seats in the House of Representatives.
Response to Partisan Redistricting in Texas
The plan is a direct response to gerrymandering in Texas, where Republicans, at the US president’s behest, have carved out several new safe Republican districts.
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