Republicans File Legal Challenge Opposing Redistricting Initiative
Republicans in California filed a legal action in federal court this Wednesday, contesting a significant redistricting initiative that could shift as many as five House seats to the benefit of the Democratic party.
Voter-Approved Measure Grants Power to State Lawmakers
The measure, Proposition 50, was approved by voters Tuesday night, representing a clear win for Democrats. The plan temporarily gives the power to delineate electoral boundaries to the California legislature, allowing it to approve district maps that will help the Democratic party pick up five seats in the US House of Representatives.
Response to Partisan Redistricting in the state of Texas
The plan is a direct response to partisan redistricting in Texas, where GOP lawmakers, at the US president’s behest, have carved out a number of new safe Republican districts.
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