California Democrats’ push for redistricting faces a tight legislative deadline
August 18, 2025
The California Legislature comes back from a summer recess and is slated to vote on a partisan plan to redraw congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. Democrats plan to send a measure to voters this November to allow redistricting to take effect through 2030. State lawmakers also plan to vote on climate, immigration and racial justice proposals during the final weeks of session. That includes plans to reauthorize a key climate program known as cap and trade, respond to federal immigration crackdowns and repair historic wrongdoings against Black Californians.