LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday his state will hold a Nov. 4 special election to seek voter approval of new congressional map drawn to try to win Democrats five more U.S. House seats in 2026.

The move is a direct response to a Republican-led effort in Texas , pushed by President Donald Trump as his party seeks to maintain its slim House majority after the midterm elections.

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