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 Golden State's Legislature is expected to pass three bills on Thursday that will call the election and fund it.

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

California lawmakers are moving forward with a redistricting plan that could cost the state an estimated $230 million in a special election.

How much will Newsom's redistricting special election cost California? As of right now, it's unclear. The Legislature has not earmarked funds or identified an official estimated cost.

The California Fair Elections Act would lift the ban on public financing of campaigns in the state, a potential game changer for elections.

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.

Calling a statewide special election sounds simple in theory. But executing one with fewer than 75 days notice? As one California county election official put it, that’s a “herculean” effort.