‘Fight Fire With Fire:’ California Democrats Plan Redistricting

California Democrats are pushing a plan to redraw the state’s congressional boundaries, a move aimed at countering a Republican redistricting effort in Texas that could help President Donald Trump’s party win more seats in Congress.

The plan, backed by Governor Gavin Newsom, would allow the state legislature to override California’s independent redistricting commission — but only if Texas approves its own map changes. The proposal must clear the Democratic-controlled legislature this month to qualify for a Nov. 4 special election.

If approved, it would give lawmakers temporary authority to redraw congressional lines through 2030.

“The Assembly won’t ...