The California ballot measure that will ask voters whether they approve a new congressional map created by Democrats, temporarily working around the state's independent redistricting commission, specifically mentions Texas Republicans' new districts in the measure's title.

It's a sign of how unique this ballot push is.

The California vote is part of a larger political battle set off by President Trump. At Trump's request, Texas Republicans recently redrew their state's congressional seats to create five more favorable districts for the GOP, which could help the party maintain control of the U.S. House. On Friday, Missouri legislators approved a new map , and other GOP-led states may do the same.

In response, California lawmakers — led by Gov. Gavin Newsom — want to counter Texas' effo

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