Gov. Gavin Newsom says California should redraw its own congressional districts if Texas tries to gerrymander its lines. His idea faces long odds.

As President Donald Trump pushes Texas Republicans to adopt a controversial new redistricting plan to pad their congressional majority by up to five seats, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has begun to float a similar scheme of his own.

Newsom Eyes Ripping Up GOP Districts To Pad Congressional Dems’ Ranks In Name Of ‘Democracy’ House Democrats dreaming of retaking the chamber’s majority during the midterms may have found an ally in Democratic California Gavin Newsom.