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Mark Schiefelbein/APThe seven-term congressmember is running on protecting Californians from the Trump administration and from rising prices. While he’s developed a reputation as a professional GOP antagonist, the challenge will be proving he has what it takes to deliver on the elusive affordability promise. -
Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP PhotoWithout the original “trigger clause,” Prop 50 will still go into effect.
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Democratic state lawmakers in California approved legislation Thursday to establish new congressional districts, a move party leaders say is necessary to counter GOP redistricting in Texas and other states. -
Former President Barack Obama expressed support for California Governor Gavin Newsom's approach to redistricting, emphasizing the need for Democrats to respond effectively to Republican-led redistricting efforts. -
Texas and President Donald Trump struck first in a gerrymandering battle that could tilt the 2026 midterms. That puts California Republicans in a bind as they contest Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting. -
California counties are scrambling to prepare for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s special election on redrawing congressional districts for the 2026 midterm. The effort will cost tens of millions of dollars. -
California has an overwhelmingly Democratic delegation in Congress. Gov. Newsom’s plan could give his party five more seats and offset a Texas gerrymander. -
Governor Gavin Newsom sent a letter to President Donald Trump Monday, saying he’ll back off California’s controversial redistricting plans if Trump first cancels similar efforts by the GOP in states like Texas. -
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Texas Democrats jointly promoted California’s plan to redraw congressional lines and offset a redistricting scheme in Texas. The proposed map is expected to be made public this week. -
Democrats in the California legislature met over the weekend to negotiate new congressional maps that could potentially play a large role in deciding control of the U.S. House during the midterms. -
Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’ll ask voters to decide on new districts in November as California seeks to challenge GOP-controlled states redrawing maps to favor Republicans in the midterms. -
Ending feverish speculation that began after her loss in November’s presidential election, former Vice President Kamala Harris said she would not run for California governor. -
As Texas moves forward with an off-cycle redistricting to shore up Republicans’ narrow House majority, Gov. Gavin Newsom is plotting a Democratic response in California. But the state’s independent redistricting commission is a major obstacle. -
Trump’s call to enforce bans on encampments echoes Newsom’s policy. But the president wants to upend two other core tenants of California’s homelessness response.
