Republicans File Lawsuit Opposing Redistricting Measure
Republicans in California filed a legal action in federal court on Wednesday, contesting a high-stakes redistricting measure that could flip as many as five congressional seats to the benefit of Democrats.
Electorate-Backed Proposition Assigns Authority to Legislature
This initiative, Proposition 50, was approved by voters Tuesday night, marking a clear win for Democrats. The plan grants on a temporary basis the power to draw electoral boundaries to the state's legislative body, enabling it to approve district maps that will help Democrats gain five congressional seats in the House of Representatives.
Countermeasure to Partisan Redistricting in Texas
The plan is a targeted countermeasure to partisan redistricting in Texas, where GOP lawmakers, at the US president’s behest, have created a number of new districts favoring Republicans.
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