California Gov. Gavin Newsom said the proposed partisan redistricting that favors Democrats is a necessary counterweight to President Trump's threat to American democracy.

The figure makes plain how a gerrymandering push that began in Texas but spread nationwide has energized the Democratic base.

California Democrats landed their counterpunch to Texas on Thursday. Lawmakers there voted mostly along party lines to approve legislation calling for a special election in November to approve a redrawn congressional map designed to help Democrats win five more U.S. House seats next year.

Join Sacramento Bee reporters for a live, virtual Q&A on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan where we’ll answer your questions. The event will take place Thursday, Aug. 28 at noon. Reporters Lia Russell and Nicole Nixon will stream live on The Bee’s website, Youtube page, Facebook page and Instagram.

In 2021, all Republican lawmakers voted against H.R. 1, which would have required all states to establish independent redistricting commissions. But the redistricting provisions were one part of the 884-page bill, and Republicans said they opposed it for various reasons, not just because of the redistricting provision.

The Hill's Drew Petrimoulx chats with National Political Reporter Julia Manchester about California Governor Gavin Newsom's (D) state-wide efforts in the redistricting battle with the GOP-controlled assembly in Texas and to discuss whether or not Newsom can fill the void missing within the Democratic party.

The national redistricting battle enters its next phase as California Democrats are scheduled to pass a new congressional map that creates five winnable seats for their party.