The former president lent his support to Gov. Gavin Newsom's retaliatory redistricting plan shortly before Republicans in Texas passed their bill to redraw congressional lines.

Former President Barack Obama gives his approval of California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting strategy as Texas debates over its proposed plan.

A California hearing on Democrats' redistricting effort turned into a shouting match Tuesday. A Republican lawmaker pressed for answers over a partisan plan aimed at winning Democrats five more House seats.

Texas Democrats end walkout as GOP-controlled legislature prepares to vote on redistricting maps that could flip five congressional seats to Republicans

President Barack Obama on Wednesday praised California’s redistricting efforts, arguing that the state’s move is necessary to combat “partisan” gerrymandering in Texas. Texas launched an effort earlier this year backed by President Donald Trump to redraw district lines to boost the number of seats Republicans hold in the House by five.

Former President Barack Obama has expressed support for California Governor Gavin Newsom's approach to redistricting.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The Democrat-dominated California Legislature is advancing Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting package on Wednesday, but lawmakers still don't know how much the special election will ultimately cost the state. The proposal would put new ...

Local elections officials had expressed concerns about the cost of implementing a last-minute special election.