{"id":2475386,"date":"2025-08-15T22:13:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-16T02:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-release-new-california-map-that-targets-five-gop-districts-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T22:15:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T02:15:07","slug":"democrats-release-new-california-map-that-targets-five-gop-districts-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-release-new-california-map-that-targets-five-gop-districts-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Democrats release new California map that targets five GOP districts &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fdemocrats-release-new-california-map-that-targets-five-gop-districts-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2475386&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Democrats in California have released a new congressional map aimed at gaining five additional districts favorable to their party. Governor Gavin Newsom supports this redistricting effort, paralleling recent moves by Texas Republicans who redrew their map mid-decade to try to maintain a narrow GOP House majority. Currently, Democrats hold 43 of California&#8217;s 52 House seats, and the proposed map could increase that to a 48-4 advantage. The plan targets several Republican-held districts, perhaps turning safe Republican seats into Democratic ones, and strengthening Democratic control over competitive districts.<\/p>\n<p>The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) supports the map, emphasizing that Republicans are attempting to rig elections through partisan redistricting. Governor Newsom plans to propose suspending California&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/two-house-republicans-face-potential-defeat-under-redrawn-maps-in-maryland-new-mexico\/\" title=\"Two ... ... Face Potential Defeat Under Redrawn ...s In Maryland, New Mexico\">nonpartisan redistricting commission<\/a> for the next three federal elections,via a ballot measure in a special election this November,to allow this politically motivated map. This effort is seen as a countermeasure to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pelosi-who-claims-to-oppose-gerrymandering-funnels-300000-to-democratic-gerrymandering-group\/\" title=\"Pelosi, Who Claims to Oppose Gerrymandering, Funnels 0,000 to ... Gerrymandering Group\">partisan gerrymandering efforts<\/a> in other states, especially Texas, where Democrats have taken steps to block Republican-favored redistricting.<\/p>\n<p>this move reflects the growing partisan battles over redistricting, which threaten to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/we-dont-need-a-trite-and-predictable-maga-satire\/\" title=\"We Don&#039;t Need A Trite And Predictable MAGA Satire\">increase political polarization<\/a> and influence control of the U.S. House of Representatives.  <\/p>\n<div id=\"ld-4686-3758\"><\/div>\n<p><script>(function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:14832835450050406,size:[0, 0],id:\"ld-4686-3758\"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.decide.dev\/_js\/ajs.js\";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,\"script\",\"ld-ajs\");<\/script><\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Democrats release new California map that targets five GOP districts<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2204314\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Democrats released a congressional map for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/California\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">California<\/a> on Friday that could give them five more districts more favorable to Democrats.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gavin-newsom\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Gavin Newsom<\/a> (D-CA) has been pushing to redistrict California as President Donald Trump demanded Texas Republicans redraw the state&rsquo;s map mid-decade in an effort to hold on to the GOP&rsquo;s razor-thin House majority.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3500866\/exclusive-dccc-digital-ad-buy-35-in-play-districts-big-beautiful-bill\/\">House Democrats target 35 districts &#8216;in play&#8217; over Trump tax law<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/3500829\/thomas-massie-polling-primary-big-beautiful-bill-israel\/\">Thomas Massie &#8216;extremely vulnerable&#8217; to GOP primary challenge, poll shows<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3500209\/republicans-redistricting-split-california-follows-texas-gerrymandering\/\">Redistricting splits GOP as California follows Texas on partisan gerrymandering<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>California, as the most populous state, has the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >largest congressional delegation<\/a>. Democrats currently hold 43 of the state&rsquo;s 52 House seats, and the new map could give Democrats a 48-4 advantage.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed map would, in theory, cancel out any successful effort in Texas as Texas Republicans look to add five more GOP seats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We anticipate these maps will completely neuter and neutralize what is happening in Texas,&rdquo; Newsom said Thursday, adding he will only pursue the redistricting route if Republican-led states do the same. &ldquo;There&rsquo;s still an exit ramp.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee released the proposed map, which will be introduced in the California state legislature on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We will not stand by as Republicans attempt to rig the election in their favor and choose their voters,&rdquo; Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Executive Director Julie Merz said in a statement. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s increasingly clear that Republicans will do anything to protect their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/sen-graham-warns-biden-against-changing-rules-to-pass-covid-stimulus\/\" title=\"Sen. Graham warns Biden against changing rules to pass COVID stimulus\">narrow majority<\/a> because they know they can&rsquo;t win on their disastrous legislative record, which has raised costs and rips away healthcare for millions, all to give the ultra-wealthy a tax break.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>According to the map, the districts currently held by Republican Reps. Ken Calvert, Kevin Kiley, and Doug LaMalfa would move from safe Republican districts to safe Democratic districts. Rep. David Valadao could also see more Democratic challengers in his close swing district, while Rep. Darrell Issa&rsquo;s district moves from safe Republican to lean Democratic.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed map would also strengthen Democrats&rsquo; hold over four toss-up seats currently held by Democrats, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2025\/08\/14\/leaked-chart-reveals-winners-and-losers-in-californias-democratic-gerrymander-00510363?cid=apn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"according to\">according to<\/a> <em>Politico<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The California constitution, however, requires a nonpartisan commission to draw its House seats. Newsom has said he and state lawmakers will put a ballot question to voters in a Nov. 4 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3500423\/gavin-newsom-partisan-california-redistricting-plan-calls-special-election\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">special election<\/a> to suspend that requirement for the next three federal elections. The independent commission would return after the 2030 census.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3495486\/redistricting-wars-threaten-make-congress-partisan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>REDISTRICTING WARS THREATEN TO MAKE CONGRESS MORE PARTISAN<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Texas Democratic lawmakers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3499090\/texas-democrats-indiana-plead-aid-weigh-returning-home-special-session\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">left the state earlier this month<\/a> to deny Texas Republicans a quorum to vote on a new congressional map that would favor the GOP even more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Texas Republicans ended their special session Friday and called a new one hours later. The state legislature was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3500989\/texas-house-special-session-democrats-prepare-return-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">forced to adjourn<\/a> after failing to meet the minimum attendance threshold.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2204314\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2204314\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Democrats unveil new California map targeting 5 GOP seats<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2910,"featured_media":2475387,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AP25226723692833.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[61384,3685,61385,5894,16985],"class_list":["post-2475386","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-california-map","tag-democrats","tag-gop-districts","tag-politics","tag-redistricting"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AP25226723692833.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2475386","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2910"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2475386"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2475386\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2475390,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2475386\/revisions\/2475390"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2475387"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2475386"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2475386"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2475386"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}