The new, partisan maps come on the heels of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s launch of California’s redistricting campaign on Thursday, an effort he touted as meant to favor Democrats in California in the upcoming midterm elections as a counter to similar efforts in Republican-led states elsewhere in the country.

Rep. George Whitesides, a prime GOP target, would be in a bluer district as other Dems pick up more Republican voters.

California voters backed independent redistricting for congressional seats. Giving it up to counter President Trump creates a moral conflict, even for Democrats.

California state lawmaker Cecilia Aguiar-Curry explains Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to counter Texas redistricting by redrawing California’s congressional maps.

I'm going to enjoy all these tears from California Republicans. As they face the prospect of even fewer congressional seats than the paltry nine they now hold, they suddenly care about rescuing American democracy?