California congressman to introduce bill banning mid-decade re-districting

Meanwhile, Governor Gavin Newsom plans and prepares with California legislature for potential special election to re-draw Congressional maps.

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Governor Gavin Newsom shared more details on what a possible special election on redistricting would look like in California. It comes as California Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-Rocklin) is set to introduce legislation to try and stop this process nationwide.

“Now, there’s a scheme that has been hatched by the governor to push aside that independent citizens commission to invalidate the congressional map that they created,” said Rep. Kiley.

On Monday, Governor Newsom announced he has been working and planning with the legislature for a potential special election.

“The maps, we believe, should be transparent. They should be provided in a transparent way to the public and as a consequence, those maps are being processed and will be brought to light,” said Gov. Newsom.

The governor adds that he has not seen the maps, nor does he have details on what they look like. The state’s current redistricting process was put in place by voters in 2010 under the Voters First Act, giving the responsibility to the California Citizens Redistricting Commission, an independent group who uses census data to draw the lines. Because of that, Rep. Kiley hopes his new bill will reinforce this existing process.

“I think that’s the right approach. It’s what we’ve done the last two times we’ve done redistricting at the start of the decade,” said Rep. Kiley.

If passed, Rep. Kiley’s bill would prevent all states from redistricting too early. He says politicians should not be re-drawing lines, calling it a conflict of interest.

“I think it’s a very bad move. It’s a very unhealthy thing for democracy in our state, and my bill would make sure it doesn’t happen,” said Rep. Kiley.

In response to the proposed legislation, Governor Newsom says what the state is doing is just a response to what President Trump is doing to try and get more Republicans in Congress.

“Putting ourselves in a position to respond to the assault on the rule of law and our democratic principles,” said Governor Newsom.

Even though the governor has been planning with lawmakers for this potential special election, the governor made clear this would only happen under one circumstance.

“It’s triggered on the basis of what occurs or doesn’t occur in Texas. I hope they do the right thing. And if they do the right thing, then there’ll be no cause for us to have to move forward, but again, we’re working with the legislature on a trigger that if they do move forward, California will not sit by idly and watch this democracy waste away. We’ll fight fire with fire,” said Governor Newsom.

If the special election happens and maps are successfully re-drawn, the governor says it would only be applied to maps in 2026, 2028, and 2030. After that, it will revert back to its original form and we will once again rely on the independent redistricting commission. 

Speaker of the Assembly Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) provided ABC10 with the following statement:

“Last night, our caucus met to discuss the urgent threat of a continued, blatant Trumpian power grab — a coordinated effort to undermine our democracy and silence Californians. The Assembly won’t stand by while our state is targeted. We will fight fire with fire. Our voters must be empowered to push back. California has never backed down — and we won’t start now. We will always protect our power and defend our democracy.”

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Felicia Ray Owens
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Felicia Ray Owens is a media founder, cultural strategist, and civic advocate who creates platforms where power meets lived truth. As the voice behind C4: Coffee. Cocktails. Culture. Conversation and the founder of FROUSA Media, she uses storytelling, public dialogue, and organizing to spotlight the issues that matter most—locally and nationally. A longtime advocate for community wellness and political engagement, Felicia brings experience as a former Precinct Chair and former Chief Communications Officer of Indivisible Hill Country. Her work bridges culture, activism, and healing through curated spaces designed to inspire real change. Learn more at FROUSA.org

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