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.

The party’s new map targets California’s 22nd district, served by Republican Rep. David Valadao. The new map, leaked Friday ahead of its official Monday release, adds a chunk of Fresno County farmland to the district. The redistricted region would be bounded on the west by Interstate 5 and encompass cities including Kerman and San Joaquin.

Santa Rosa really is the key for Northern California, because it's such a big population base,’ Assemblymember Chris Rogers said.

High-stakes redistricting battles unfold in Texas and California as Republicans and Democrats push new congressional maps ahead of 2026 midterm elections.

Proposed new congressional maps in California could help Democrats flip five Republican seats and bolster around five Democratic incumbents in toss-up districts.

California Democrats unveiled a congressional map that would add five seats to the party, offsetting Texas' intended gains for Republicans there

If voters approve the use of the adjusted congressional maps in the special election, there is a provision stating the maps will be discarded if other states pause their efforts.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The first draft of California's redrawn congressional district maps has been released. The submitted map leaves eight districts untouched and, in 20 districts, fewer than 10% of residents are impacted. It also splits fewer cities than the current map, which was changed back in 2020.

Texas Republicans now face a clear path to redraw the state’s congressional maps after state House Democrats ended their 15-day walkout and returned to the Capitol on Monday.

California Democrats released a new gerrymandered House map on Friday night that, if implemented, would carve up deep red areas