Gov. Gavin Newsom is pushing to redraw California's congressional maps to counter President Trump's efforts, requiring state Legislature approval and a November voter decision. Consultants, lawmakers and would‑be candidates are already jockeying for positions in newly competitive or redrawn districts across the state. Official maps indicate a new southeast Los Angeles County congressional seat, prompting expectations of intense competition. A fresh seat in a safe Democratic district represents a rare, high-value opportunity in a region crowded with ambitious politicians. L.A. County Supervisor Hilda Solis has signaled intent to run for the redrawn 38th district, and potential challengers appear to be standing aside.
As Gov. Gavin Newsom's push to redraw California's congressional maps plays out at the state Capitol and on the national stage, a quieter but no less bloody scramble is simultaneously underway. Newsom's plan - a bid to counter President Trump's drive for more GOP House seats with his own California show of force - still needs to be approved by the state Legislature before voters decide its fate in November.
But behind the scenes, consultants, lawmakers and would-be candidates already are jockeying for position in the newly competitive or vastly redrawn districts that may soon exist across the state. As rumblings emerged that there probably would be a new southeast Los Angeles County congressional seat - later confirmed by the official maps released last week - political watchers braced for a full-on feeding frenzy. A fresh seat in a safe Democratic district can be a once-in-a-generation opportunity, particularly in a region crowded with ambitious politicians.
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