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California's proposed redistricting maps face Republican backlash

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Newly proposed maps for redistricting in California could potentially cut down the number of Republicans from nine representatives to five.

Breakdown
  • California is proposing new congressional maps in response to Texas's redistricting. 8s
  • The new maps could reduce Republican representatives from nine to five. 30s
  • The 48th district, represented by Daryl Issa, may shift to favor Democrats. 42s
  • The proposed maps require more than 50% voter approval to be adopted. 1m 12s
  • If enacted, the maps would last through the 2030 elections before reverting to the independent commission. 2m 19s
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