5 things to know as California moves forward with redistricting

California Democrats are moving forward with plans to potentially redraw the state’s congressional maps as a response to GOP-led redistricting efforts in Texas.

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has said the Golden State is planning to put redistricting before voters during a special election in November, with the aim of adding several Democratic House seats to the blue stronghold.

California’s move is a direct response to redistricting efforts in Republican-led Texas, where Democratic state legislators have fled the state in a last-ditch bid to block a redraw backed by President Trump. 

Here’s what to know as California moves forward...