"California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks about California redistricting plans at a press conference at the Democracy Center, Japanese American Museum on August 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Newsom spoke about a possible California referendum on redistricting to counter the legislative effort to add five Republican House seats in the state of Texas. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)"
""The Republican motivation on this is Newsom. So as much as you're getting Democrats to turn out to vote against Trump, the Republican turnout mechanism is Newsom. Newsom isn't just unpopular with Republicans, he actually triggers them," he said."
""We are seeing America rise up. America was pretty sleepy for several months now, but the energy around this particular protest is the highest I've ever seen. And not just here, but globally," she said."
California officials are considering a redistricting referendum aimed at countering a legislative effort in Texas to add five Republican House seats. Governor Gavin Newsom spoke publicly about redistricting plans and a possible state referendum. Republican strategist Rob Stutzman said Newsom is a primary motivator for Republican turnout, suggesting the ballot measure could feel like a choice between Newsom and President Trump. Thousands joined No Kings rallies across California protesting Trump administration policies, with large marches in Los Angeles and San Francisco and an estimated 3,000 protesters in downtown Chico. Organizers described the rallies as largely peaceful and highly energized.
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