How the California Prop. 50 Redistricting Plan Will Affect 2026 Elections

Five districts held by Republicans become potential Democratic pickups, but some remain highly competitive. And a number of incumbent lawmakers have easier pathways to re-election.

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Democrats Ride Anti-Trump Message in Final Days of California Campaign

Proponents say voters are motivated by stopping President Trump. Republicans have already begun pointing fingers over lackluster fund-raising and coordination.

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The Fierce Jockeying for House Seats That Don’t Exist (Yet)

Democrats in California are already starting campaigns and declaring their intentions for hypothetical seats that voters must first approve in the Nov. 4 election.

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The Lonely House Republican Still Coming to Work During the Shutdown

Representative Kevin Kiley of California has criticized his own party for keeping the House out of session during the shutdown. He is battling boredom and disaffection as the stalemate drags on.

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California Lawmakers Release a Proposed House Map Favoring Democrats

The plan would help Democrats flip five seats, offsetting the gains Republicans hope to make by redrawing maps in Texas.

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Newsom Kicks Off California Redistricting Campaign and Calls for Special Election

The governor kicked off his campaign for a proposition asking California voters to approve a new congressional map, a move that comes with both opportunity and risk.

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Trump Takes Aim at California Six Times in 24 Hours

The Trump administration seemed to hold back immediately after the January wildfires. But its multipronged assault on California has now begun in earnest.

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