Republicans File Legal Challenge Opposing Redistricting Measure
Republicans in the state of California filed a federal lawsuit this Wednesday, challenging a significant redistricting measure that could flip as many as five congressional seats for the Democratic party.
Electorate-Backed Measure Grants Power to Legislature
The measure, Proposition 50, was approved by the electorate Tuesday night, marking a clear win for the Democratic side. The plan temporarily gives the power to draw congressional districts to the state's legislative body, allowing it to adopt maps that will help Democrats pick up five congressional seats in the US House of Representatives.
Countermeasure to Partisan Redistricting in Texas
This action is a direct response to partisan redistricting in the state of Texas, where Republicans, at the US president’s behest, have carved out a number of new districts favoring Republicans.
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