Conservative opponents dominated the public comment at legislative hearings on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s congressional redistricting plan, though most were at the Capitol for an unrelated rally.

Former President Barack Obama has expressed support for California Governor Gavin Newsom's approach to redistricting.

California Democrats' ability to do so may hinge on the outcome of a ballot measure Newsom announced last week that would allow a new map drafted by legislators to temporarily replace the boundaries drawn up by the state's independent redistricting committee following the 2020 census.

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

Gov. Gavin Newsom looks on as Speaker Emerita Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-San Fransisco, delivers remarks during a news conference on redistricting at the Governor's Mansion in downtown Sacramento on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. California legislative leaders met with Texas Democratic lawmakers about Republican plans to redistrict. DANIEL HEUER [email protected]

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

California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a legislative package that could turn certain red congressional districts blue through redistricting amid what has become a national redistricting tit-for-tat.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's press office insulted a Trump cabinet member on social media in Spanish after announcing the removal of languages in a government website

The vote targets congressional lines ahead of the 2026 midterms in a state where shifts could change control of the House of Representatives.