California Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled the “Election Rigging Response Act,” a bold move to counter Texas’s Republican-led redistricting efforts. Amid an unprecedented assault on our democracy, California Democrats are meeting the moment. Trump’s scheme to steal Congress by rigging the maps will not go unanswered by Democrats.
The proposal aims to redraw California’s congressional maps, bypassing the state’s independent redistricting commission, in response to Texas’s plan that could add five more GOP-held U.S. House seats.
During a press conference in Los Angeles, Newsom explained that the new partisan map would only be enacted if Texas pushes forward with its redistricting changes.
Newsom has called for a special election on November 4 for voters to approve the new map, which would remain in place until 2030.
This is a matter of principle. The Election Rigging Response Act would require a two-thirds vote in both chambers of the California Legislature to appear on the ballot. It would protect the voice of every neighborhood, every family, and every voter in CA. If you believe in protecting our democracy, please help California in its fight to preserve the integrity of the redistricting process everywhere. Unlike what is happening in Texas right now, the Election Rigging Response Act upholds the will of the voters and California’s commitment to fair representation. It would allow California voters to have the final say on our voting maps on November 4, 2025 – unlike what is happening in Texas and could possibly happen in Ohio and Florida. We must resist and do all we can to preserve democracy in America.
The California State Assembly has posted the proposed Congressional Redistricting Map and request for Public Comments!
Our community will remain in CA-25 now represented by Congressman Ruiz.
The California State Assembly has opened up a webpage where members of the public can share how they feel about the Election Rigging Response Act maps.
It’s called a public comment period and when the legislature begins debate in a few days they’ll speak publicly about the submissions on the page.
We want them to be able to share that the responses were overwhelmingly supportive. Some of the most thoughtful responses may even be read into the public record if that interests you.
Californians – we have a role to play in getting these maps passed.