Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has scored a victory against Donald Trump, with California voters approving a ballot measure allowing his state to change congressional maps ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

In a move that could give the Democrats an extra five House seats, California passed what’s known as Proposition 50, allowing it to alter its congressional districts from 2026 to 2030.

The measure was heavily pushed by Newsom in response to Texas’ redistricting changes made this year.

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