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Gavin Newsom wants a special election on redistricting

Gavin Newsom floats November special election for his anti-Trump redistricting push
The governor has vigorously embraced the party’s push to counter a GOP-friendly Texas gerrymander by buoying Democrats in blue states.
California Gov. Newsom says he’s considering possible Nov. 4 special election to counteract Texas redistricting
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday he is eyeing a possible special election for the first Tuesday of November, as he and state lawmakers look to redraw congressional maps to send more Democrats to Washington,
Newsom faces a tight timeline to redistrict California. Here are the roadblocks
California lawmakers would have to act quickly to get a measure on the ballot. But many won't even say where they stand.
Newsom provides new details about his plan for redistricting fight with Trump
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the process would include making new maps available to voters and asking them to approve the redistricting plan during a special election held on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Gavin Newsom’s redistricting gambit splits California Democrats
One Democratic Assemblymember said he’d support Newsom in an attempt to redistrict the state. Another one called the idea “crazy and foolish.”
California Gov. Newsom eyes possible special election on Nov. 4 to counteract Texas redistricting
Gov. Gavin Newsom is eyeing a possible special election on Nov. 4th, as he and an legislators look to redraw congressional maps to send more Democrats to D.C. to counteract Texas redistricting. Voters would be asked to approve the change for 2026-2030 elections,
'Fight fire with fire': Newsom proposes special election to redistrict California
It comes after President Trump urged Texas Republicans to redraw congressional maps favoring GOP candidates during a special session.
Gavin Newsom wants a special election on redistricting in November
Gavin Newsom wants to ask voters in November to approve a series of new congressional maps to redistrict the state and combat a similar effort in Texas, he said Thursday. The special election would be held the first Tuesday of November,

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs bill requiring funding plan for state's high-speed rail project

Governor Gavin Newsom signed an assembly bill Wednesday requiring the California High-Speed-Rail Authority to create a ...
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Palisades Fire survivors react to Newsom pausing SB-9 in LA fire zones

High-density housing applications under SB-9 are paused in the Palisades Fire burn area following concerns from residents ...
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Newsom seeks $18 billion for utilities’ wildfire fund as California faces future blazes

Electricity ratepayers would contribute half the money through a monthly fee. The other half would come Edison, PG&E and ...

Gavin Newsom Is Going Viral For Shutting Down JD Vance With One Single Map

‘You’ve got the New York Times that does a photo of this poor Palestinian kid who is all skin and bones, and they’re ...
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Who is running for California governor? See list of candidates for 2026 election

With former Vice President Kamala Harris not running, the race for California governor is wide open. See the list of candidates here.

A do-over for Newsom? California crafts power plays to tackle looming refinery shutdowns

Gavin Newsom’s office floats new legislation, while the California Energy Commission looks for somebody to buy the Valero ...

Kamala Harris says she won’t run for California governor

Kamala Harris says she won’t run for California governor but didn’t give any clue about whether she’ll run for president in ...

Newsom office dismisses crime fears, defends sanctuary policies amid surge in violence: 'Fake news'

Gov. Gavin Newsom is denying experts' claims that sanctuary policies sheltering lawbreakers are directly responsible for a rising crime and violence in Democratic-run jurisdictions.