Newsom Threatens Response in Texas Redistricting Battle: 'We Will Nullify'

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  • Source: News Week
  • 08/11/2025
California Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Friday that his state will move forward with plans for a November special election that would allow Democrats to redraw congressional maps and "nullify" what happens in Texas.

"Make no mistake, California is moving forward," Newsom said at a news conference on Friday.

He appeared alongside former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a group of Texas Democratic lawmakers who left their home state a week ago to foil efforts by Texas Republicans to redraw House districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Newsweek has contacted the White House and Texas Governor Greg Abbott for comment via an email outside regular business hours.

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