By Antonio‌ ‌Ray‌ ‌Harvey‌, California‌ ‌Black‌ ‌Media‌

California Legislative Democrats – with the support of the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) — are gearing up to add five additional Democratic U.S. House of Representatives.

That move, those leaders say, counters partisan redistricting efforts in Texas.

Last week, the state Legislature passed ACA 8 which will appear on the ballot as Proposition (prop) 50 – the “Election Rigging Response Act” – in a special election set for Nov. 4. The bill gives Californians the chance to adopt a temporary Congressional map favorable to Democrats.

CLBC chair Sen. Akilah Weber Pierson (D-San Diego) stated that “California’s response is not one I take lightly” and the redistricting measures are about “defending our right to fair representa

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