They’re hoping to turn their push for voters to approve new congressional district maps this fall into a referendum on President Donald Trump. Many of them think that this playbook could help Democrats gain traction ahead of the midterms.

Republicans highlight California Democrats' past statements supporting independent redistricting as Newsom pushes mid-decade redistricting ballot initiative

California begins its plan to add more Democrats to Congress. The California legislature will consider three bills that will allow a special election.