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Obama applauds Newsom’s California redistricting plan as ‘responsible’ as Texas GOP pushes new maps
Former President Barack Obama has waded into states’ efforts at rare mid-decade redistricting efforts, saying he agrees with California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s response to alter his state’s congressional ...

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Obama applauds Newsom's redistricting plan in CA; calls it "smart, measured approach"
Barack Obama reacts to Gavin Newsom's California redistricting play
The fight over California redistricting enters new phase
California Democrats may have successfully muscled a new congressional map through the state legislature this week, but the redistricting fight in the Golden State is only just beginning.

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California lawmakers swiftly pass Democrats' redistricting plan
Redistricting row: California top court rejects GOP plea for hold; cost, corruption claims surface
California Democrats approve Newsom’s redistricting plan after Texas House passes GOP-drawn maps
A coalition of gerrymandering opponents and Republican leaders has already started to form to defeat the initiative, known as Proposition 50, in November.

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Gavin Newsom calls for special election over redrawn California congressional map
Newsom on Texas Republicans: ‘We’re gonna punch these sons of b‑‑‑‑es in the mouth’

Obama makes rare political intervention to weigh in on Texas redistricting and back Newsom

The former president made the public comments in support of the California governor’s plan to counter move Texas Republicans
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Gov. Newsom signs legislation advancing special election on California redistricting

California lawmakers passed a legislative package Thursday advancing a partisan redistricting plan aimed at winning Democrats five more U.S. House seats in the 2026 elections. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the legislation Thursday afternoon.

Texas Democrats return, continue to protest redistricting efforts by Republicans

Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives returned to Austin on Aug. 18, 2025, but their protest of redistricting efforts continues.
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