Top California legislators said Friday they will release draft congressional maps next week as Gov. Gavin Newsom pushes ahead with a snap round of redistricting he says will net Democrats five seats in the 2026 elections.
The GOP currently holds nine of the state’s 52 House seats and while legislators have not finalized new maps, Republican Reps. Kevin Kiley, Doug LaMalfa, Ken Calvert, David Valadao, and Darrell Issa are likely targets.
Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D) said that Democratic legislators back plans for a statewide special election to approve the new districts Nov. 4 to offset redistricting by Republicans in ...