California is initiating the "Election Rigging Response Act" to safeguard democracy amidst concerns over authoritarianism. Governor Newsom emphasized the importance of modeling better behavior, reflecting on the state's independent redistricting commission. Various California lawmakers are uniting to support this initiative, indicating a strong opposition to the actions taken by other states, particularly Texas, which are seen as attempts to disenfranchise voters. There is a clear determination among California Democrats to uphold democratic values and protect the electoral process ahead of upcoming elections.
"We're doing it in reaction to that act. We're doing it mindful of our higher angels, and better angels. We're doing it mindful that we want to model better behavior, as we've been doing for 15 years in the state of California," Newsom said, referring to the state's popular independent redistricting commission.
"In this grave moment, we understand why some states, including California, are considering counterbalancing measures in response," the statement added.
"This isn't about redistricting. Don't let anybody tell you it's about redistricting. I've seen a few different polls, 'Do Californians hate gerrymandering?' Yes, we do," state Assemblymember Isaac Bryan said at the news conference.
"Unlike Texas, where they are blatantly disregarding the Voting Rights Act in an attempt to disenfranchise voters, California will hold firm to our values," Aguilar said, adding that Democrats in the U.S. House wholeheartedly supported Newsom's ballot push.
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