California special election fuels fight over mid-decade redistricting rules

With California’s special election just two months away, Rep. Kevin Kiley is urging House leaders to vote on his bill, H.R. 4889, which would ban mid-decade redistricting. Kiley says California’s proposed maps could split his district into six parts, undermining representation. Governor Gavin Newsom defends the process as transparent, noting voters will have the final say on the maps. The dispute highlights growing national tensions over redistricting rules