California Democrats Split Districts | California News

Republicans started redistricting to gain advantage, but California Democrats flipped the script—splitting districts like Kevin Kiley’s into six pieces, forcing him to run as an independent in a now-Democratic seat. Seen as payback for GOP map wins in Texas and emboldened by the Supreme Court’s recent ruling weakening partisan gerrymandering protections, this move has left voters like conservative Anne Smull feeling betrayed and voiceless. Kiley, who once opposed mid-decade map changes, now faces accusations that his switch is a political survival tactic—even as he still caucuses with Republicans. The cycle of redrawn districts continues to fuel anger over fairness, leaving millions questioning whether their vote truly matters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3e400a2427d5ec80