GOP members in California filed a federal lawsuit this Wednesday, contesting a high-stakes redistricting measure that could flip as many as five congressional seats to the benefit of Democrats.
Voter-Approved Measure Grants Power to Legislature
This initiative, the ballot measure, was approved by the electorate Tuesday night, representing a clear win for the Democratic side. The plan temporarily gives the authority to delineate electoral boundaries to the state's legislative body, enabling it to adopt district maps that are expected to assist Democrats gain five congressional seats in the House of Representatives.
Response to Gerrymandering in the state of Texas
The plan is a direct response to gerrymandering in the state of Texas, where GOP lawmakers, at the US president’s behest, have created a number of new safe Republican districts.
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