7 h. ago After Missouri, what state is next? A redistricting race started by Trump continues

First Trump got Texas to redistrict to help Republicans win five House seats there. California Democrats are trying to counter that. Now Missouri lawmakers move to help the GOP win another seat.

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8 h. ago How Nancy Pelosi Quietly Shaped California’s Redistricting Fight

Private meetings and longtime loyalties helped push what began as a something of a Democratic bluff into a full-fledged counteroffensive against President Trump.

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32 h. ago The California redistricting measure cites Texas, highlighting the partisan stakes

A ballot measure in California will ask voters if they OK a new congressional map. In a sign of how rare the proposal is, it specifically cites Texas Republicans' new districts in the measure's title.

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5 d. ago Some gerrymandering opponents are pivoting their strategies after Trump's map push

After President Trump sparked congressional redistricting fights in Texas, California and Missouri, some advocacy groups are pivoting their strategies against partisan gerrymandering.

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6 d. ago California Republicans energized by their opposition to Newsom's redistricting special election

California Republicans energized by their opposition to Newsom's redistricting special election  Los Angeles Times

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8 d. ago Why some longtime gerrymandering opponents are reconsidering their views

The congressional redistricting fights that President Trump has sparked in Texas, California and Missouri are leading some advocacy groups to reconsider their position on partisan gerrymandering.

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9 d. ago ‘Deranged obsession’: Newsom hit with lawsuit over ‘retaliatory’ California redistricting push

A Texas congressman is suing California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom over a “retaliatory and unconstitutional" redistricting bill he signed in August.

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1 week ago Newsom and Republicans Scramble to Raise Cash in California Redistricting Fight

Total spending could top $200 million in a November contest that could help determine control of the House next year.

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1 week ago Nancy Pelosi endorses S.F. Supervisor Joel Engardio in his fight to defeat recall

Nancy Pelosi endorses S.F. Supervisor Joel Engardio in his fight to defeat recall  San Francisco Chronicle

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2 w. ago Commentary: Their brotherly love transcends politics — and California's tooth

Commentary: Their brotherly love transcends politics — and California's tooth-and-nail redistricting fight  Los Angeles Times

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2 w. ago Redistricting Push Creates Chaos for Incumbents in Both Parties

Republicans and Democrats in Congress are wary of the potential consequences of President Trump’s drive to redraw districts.

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2 w. ago California Supreme Court tosses second GOP effort to block redistricting

California Supreme Court tosses second GOP effort to block redistricting  San Francisco Chronicle

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2 w. ago The Framers wanted the House closest to the people. Redistricting may undermine that

Redistricting critics warn that efforts to redraw maps mid-decade risks fueling further gridlock in Congress, and ceding more power to the executive and judicial branches.

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2 w. ago Republicans try again to block California redistricting plan from November ballot

Republicans try again to block California redistricting plan from November ballot  Los Angeles Times

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2 w. ago Republicans file second California redistricting challenge as Trump teases his own suit

Republicans file second California redistricting challenge as Trump teases his own suit  San Francisco Chronicle

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2 w. ago Trump threatens to sue California over redistricting plan favoring Democrats

Trump threatens to sue California over redistricting plan favoring Democrats  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago After California and Texas, the Other States Considering Redistricting

After California and Texas, the Other States Considering Redistricting  Time Magazine

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2 w. ago Commentary: In Texas and California redistricting battles, Latino voters hold the key

Commentary: In Texas and California redistricting battles, Latino voters hold the key  Los Angeles Times

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3 w. ago Thwarting Trump and Texas? Polling shows Californians are warming up to temporary redistricting

Thwarting Trump and Texas? Polling shows Californians are warming up to temporary redistricting  Los Angeles Times

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3 w. ago Newsom faces GOP backlash over $230M redistricting special election after calling his recall a ‘waste’

As California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom advocates for a redistricting vote, some are pointing out he previously condemned a special election as wasteful.

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