Newsom may call special California election to decide on new Congressional maps - here's what redistricting means

Gavin Newsom special election could change the course of U.S. politics. The California Governor is considering a November 2025 statewide vote to let residents decide on new congressional maps—a bold response to Texas Republicans' mid-decade redistricting plan. If approved, California could temporarily bypass its independent redistricting commission and draw more Democrat-friendly districts to help balance GOP gains nationwide. Newsom says this move protects democracy, while critics warn it risks undermining voter trust. With U.S. House control on the line in 2026, Californias decision may reshape national politics. Voters may soon hold the power to redraw the political map.