EPISODE · Aug 22, 2025 · 31 MIN
California Voters Get Ready — Redistricting is on the Ballot
from Political Breakdown · host KQED
California lawmakers today approved a special election on newly drawn congressional districts that would help elect more Democrats to the House of Representatives. Voters will have the final say on approving or refusing the map in November. The state's gerrymander is to counter a similar Republican-driven effort in Texas at the request of President Trump. Marisa and Guy discuss the latest drama in the ongoing redistricting wars with Blaise Gainey, the KUT Texas Capitol reporter. For more political analysis, sign up for Political Breakdown’s newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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California lawmakers today approved a special election on newly drawn congressional districts that would help elect more Democrats to the House of Representatives. Voters will have the final say on approving or refusing the map in November. The state's gerrymander is to counter a similar Republican-driven effort in Texas at the request of President Trump. Marisa and Guy discuss the latest drama in the ongoing redistricting wars with Blaise Gainey, the KUT Texas Capitol reporter. For more political analysis, sign up for Political Breakdown’s newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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