Voting officials are scrambling behind the scenes to prepare for the special electionl to redraw the state’s congressional districts.

California voting officials are scrambling behind the scenes to prepare for the special election Gov. Gavin Newsom wants this November on his proposal to redraw the state's congressional districts. But to do so,

California counties are scrambling to prepare for Gov. Gavin Newsom’s special election on redrawing congressional districts for the 2026 midterm. The effort will cost tens of millions of dollars.

Governor's High Profile and Trump Resistance Resonate with Democratic Voters A new poll indicates that California Democrats prefer Governor Gavin Newsom over former Vice President Kamala Harris as their potential nominee for the 2028 presidential election.

Governor Gavin Newsom has rallied enough support from local Democratic leaders to plow ahead with a controversial initiative to redraw California’s congressional maps. A key next task: tapping the state’s wealthy to help sell the plan to voters.