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Obama backs Newsom’s California redistricting plan

Barack Obama has backed Gavin Newsom’s plan to redraw California’s voting map. The former US president said it was a necessary step to stave off Donald Trump’s efforts to redistrict Texas, which would favour Republicans in the state.

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Obama Calls California’s Redistricting Proposal ‘Responsible,’ Report Says

Obama reportedly said the California redistricting plan, which is being proposed in response to a Texas redistricting that could add five GOP seats in the U.S. House, would only be used if Texas Republicans follow through with the new congressional map.

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'A responsible approach': Obama backs California's response to Texas redistricting

The former president lent his support to Gov. Gavin Newsom's retaliatory redistricting plan shortly before Republicans in Texas passed their bill to redraw congressional lines.

The redistricting war between Texas and California is about to jolt the midterms

It all amounts to the opening salvo in what is likely to become a national showdown to grasp power through gerrymandering.

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Obama applauds Newsom's redistricting plan in CA; calls it 'smart, measured approach'

As redistricting battles continue to escalate across the nation, some big names are speaking out to voice their opinions.

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Obama weighs in on Newsom’s California redistricting strategy amid Texas debate

Former President Barack Obama gives his approval of California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting strategy as Texas debates ...

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Barack Obama reacts to Gavin Newsom's California redistricting play

Obama's comments came as efforts in Texas, encouraged by President Trump, aim to strengthen GOP control ahead of next year's ...

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Obama calls Newsom’s redistricting plan ‘a responsible approach’ in response to Texas Republicans redrawing maps

Former President Barack Obama said Tuesday that he supported a proposal by California Democrats to redraw congressional lines in response to a Republican-led push in Texas to gain additional US House ...

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Election lawyers, Obama alumni renew Illinois redistricting reform push

They want to do this by passing a state constitutional amendment via a ballot initiative during the 2026 general election.

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Texas Senate passes Trump-backed redistricting bill

The Texas Senate approved the GOP-favored voting map that could flip five seats in the 2026 midterm elections.

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The fight over California redistricting enters new phase

California Democrats may have successfully muscled a new congressional map through the state legislature this week, but the ...

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