Liberals are increasingly viewing California as key to countering President Donald Trump's push to net five additional GOP-friendly districts in Texas by further gerrymandering the state's congressional maps ahead of next year's midterm elections.

Beto O'Rourke urges Democrats to match Republican redistricting tactics, supporting Newsom's proposal to eliminate California's nonpartisan commission to regain political power

Beto O'Rourke still wants Democrats to go on offense by launching gerrymandering campaigns of their own in blue states.

With midterm elections approaching, political leaders across the country are sharpening strategies to retain or flip key congressional seats - and California Gov. Gavin Newsom is signaling a possible shift in redistricting policy if Texas redraws its maps to favor Republicans.

Texas Gov. Abbott’s recent decision to consider redrawing his state’s congressional districts has prompted Democrats to issue threats to draw Republicans out of seats.

California’s governor keeps talking about creating new House seats in response to a Texas gerrymander. But the gambit could backfire on Democrats.