The California Legislature approved a temporary redistricting plan in reaction to Texas' gerrymandering aimed at helping Republicans retain the U.S. House. The redistricting measure will appear on the November ballot and was expected to be signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Democrats currently hold 43 of the state's 52 congressional seats. Passage of the measure could flip five Republican-held seats and further secure Democratic incumbents. Most Bay Area districts stay similar under the proposal, while the North Bay and parts of the East Bay would see changes. An interactive comparison shows the 2020 districts alongside the proposed map and related voter demographics and representatives.
A ballot measure to temporarily change California's U.S. Congressional districts before the 2026 midterm election will go to voters this November after the Legislature approved a redistricting in response to Texas' move to gerrymander their districts to help Republicans retain the House. Gov. Gavin Newsom was expected to sign the measure today. Currently, Democrats hold 43 of the state's 52 congressional seats.
If the measure passes, the new map could flip five Republican seats and solidify Democrats' hold on others. While most of the districts in the Bay Area remain relatively unchanged, the North Bay and parts of the East Bay will be altered. Above is an interactive map that compares the current U.S. Congressional districts approved in 2020 with the proposed redistricting plan. Click on the district to learn more about the voter demographics and the current representative.
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