California Democrats are calling their redistricting process “transparent,” even as they refuse to disclose who is actually responsible for the state’s proposed congressional maps. Democratic California Gov.

California Democrats are facing a Friday deadline to greenlight a plan for a special election to redraw the state's congressional maps. This comes after the redistricting push in Texas. Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA) joins Chris Jansing to explain more on his party's strategy ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Local elections officials had expressed concerns about the cost of implementing a last-minute special election.

Gov. Gavin Newsom is backing a ballot proposal that would give California lawmakers the power to redraw congressional districts for the next three elections if Republican-led states approve new maps that strengthen GOP control in the U.

Hours before California lawmakers begin voting on legislation that would launch a statewide special election on redistricting, state leaders have still not figured out exactly how much they plan to spend on it.

The cost isn't the only concern; questions are mounting over who drew the adjusted maps since they were released. With just one day left to pass the redistricting package, state Republicans are now calling for a federal investigation. "What we need to know right now is who drew the maps," said Asm. David Tangipa (R-Fresno).

The measure, which would appear on the ballot in the state in November if lawmakers approve it, is a response to Texas Republicans' mid-decade redistricting push.

With former Vice President Kamala Harris not running, the race for California governor is wide open. See the list of candidates here.

Assembly Republicans officials say that California Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed special election could cost taxpayers $235 million, amidst cuts to vital services like wildfire prevention and mental health care.

Huntington Beach and Long Beach under the same district. Rep. Young Kim versus Rep. Ken Calvert. A look at these possible changes, and more.