California Governor Gavin Newsom has launched an aggressive campaign against President Donald Trump over redistricting battles happening across the country. The Democratic governor announced plans to redraw California’s congressional maps in response to Republican efforts in Texas and other red states. This move could have major effects on who controls the House of Representatives after the 2026 midterm elections.
The conflict started when Trump’s political team pushed Texas Republicans to redraw their state’s congressional districts in the middle of the decade. This rare move could help Republicans gain up to five more House seats before the 2026 elections. Currently, Republicans hold a slim majority in the House with 25 of Texas’s 38 seats.
