California's state legislature on Thursday passed the bills that comprise the state's plan to put new congressional bills on the ballot in a November special election, in retaliation for a congressional redistricting plan moving forward in Texas.

The vote marked a return volley by Democrats in a national redistricting war the day after Texas approved its new map.

Overnight, California's governor signed into law *** plan for voters to decide whether to approve *** redrawn congressional map. It would give Democrats 5 more winnable seats in the US House next year.

The move sets up a ballot initiative that, if approved by voters, would sidestep the independent commission in charge of redistricting.

Curry explains Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to counter Texas redistricting by redrawing California’s congressional maps.

Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives returned to Austin on Aug. 18, 2025, but their protest of redistricting efforts continues.