States launch aggressive redistricting efforts, with Republicans eyeing nine new seats and Democrats pursuing eight, reshaping the 2026 midterms.

The California State Assembly has passed Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom’s redistricting plan, a day after Republicans in the Texas House passed new maps of their own. In California, the state Assembly and Senate on Thursday are taking up a trio of bills that will allow for a special election to pass a constitutional amendment to replace the state’s existing congressional maps through 2030.

California and Texas, the country's two most populous states, are getting closer to redrawing their congressional districts in a political fight sparked by President Trump.