The first draft of California's redrawn congressional district maps has been released. Eight districts remain unchanged, and in 20 districts, fewer than 10% of residents are affected. The new map splits fewer cities than the previous one from 2020. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee asserts that the map aligns with the Citizen Redistricting Commission's criteria. California is the first Democratic-led state addressing the redistricting process amid a national trend influenced by Trump. The state's lawmakers are set to finalize the maps by August 22.
The submitted map leaves eight districts untouched and, in 20 districts, fewer than 10% of residents are impacted.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee says the submitted map is consistent with the criteria laid out by California's Citizen Redistricting Commission.
California is the first Democratic-led state to wade into a brewing national redistricting fight after President Donald Trump urged Texas Republicans to draw new maps.
Democrats hold supermajorities in both chambers - enough to act without any Republican votes.
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