Local Republican elected officials across Orange County are spearheading a series of city council resolutions opposing the statewide congressional redistricting efforts pushed by Democrats, most notably Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Just this past week, city council members in Newport Beach, Orange and Westminster all adopted separate resolutions opposing the upcoming special election

Irvine council members voted down a similar proposal along party lines.

This November, voters across California will decide whether or not to temporarily adopt a map drawn by state legislators that could give Democrats the chance for easier elections in five seats on the House of Representatives.

Democrats across the Golden State say the special election on Proposition 50 is needed to balance out a push in Texas to

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