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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michael R. Blood

California could slash 5 GOP US House seats to counter Texas' move to pad Republican margin

Election 2026 California Redistricting - (Copyright 2025. The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

California Democrats are considering new political maps that could slash five Republican-held House seats in the liberal-leaning state while bolstering Democratic incumbents in other battleground districts.

The move comes in direct response to efforts by Texas Republicans to redraw House districts in order to strengthen the GOP hold on the chamber in 2026.

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