🔗 Share this article Republicans Lodge Legal Challenge Against Redistricting Initiative Republicans in the state of California filed a legal action in federal court on Wednesday, contesting a high-stakes redistricting measure that has the potential to shift as many as five House seats for Democrats. Voter-Approved Proposition Assigns Power to Legislature The measure, the ballot measure, was approved by voters Tuesday night, representing a clear win for the Democratic side. The plan grants on a temporary basis the power to delineate electoral boundaries to the state's legislative body, enabling it to adopt maps that are expected to assist Democrats gain five congressional seats in the House of Representatives. Countermeasure to Partisan Redistricting in the state of Texas The plan is a direct response to gerrymandering in Texas, where GOP lawmakers, following the US president's direction, have carved out several new safe Republican districts. More details to follow...