Californians Approve Redrawn House Map, Further Advantaging Democrats in Deep-Blue State

Californians have voted to approve Proposition 50, a redistricting proposal that would add as many as five Democrat-held seats in Congress.

Governor Gavin Newsom said the measure would allow the blue state to fight back against President Trump’s agenda and “efforts to undermine the democratic process.”

Newsom proposed the redistricting plan in response to redistricting efforts in Texas that favor Republicans. Lone Star State Republicans revised their maps mid-decade, redrawing lines in such a way that Republicans could gain five seats during next year’s midterms.