Gavin Newsom thanks Texas in Prop. 50 victory lap: 'You woke us up'

California Governor Gavin Newsom celebrated the passage of Proposition 50 in Texas, a measure designed to counter Texas Governor Greg Abbott's redistricting efforts aimed at increasing Republican representation in Congress. Newsom thanked Texans, stating they "woke us up" and supported California's efforts. California voters approved Proposition 50, allowing the state legislature to redraw congressional districts to create five additional Democratic seats, a direct response to Texas's new map which is projected to add Republican seats. Abbott's redistricting plan bypassed voter approval and has been criticized for "packing" Democratic voters into a few districts and "cracking" them across others, potentially diminishing the influence of minority communities. Proposition 50 passed with nearly 64% of the vote, a significant victory for Newsom as he considers a future presidential bid. If the new California maps are implemented, the state could have 48 ... download the app to read more