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BREAKING NEWS

Gavin Newsom Causing Political Firestorm with Redistricting Plan for Congressional Seats

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Newsom's proposed actions on California redistricting, as of early August 2025, can be summarized as follows:

• Considering a Special Election: Newsom is considering holding a special election, possibly on November 4, 2025, to ask voters to approve new congressional districts. This is a mid-decade adjustment, which is unusual as redistricting typically happens after each decennial census.

• Temporarily Sidestepping Independent Commission: The plan would temporarily bypass California's independent Citizens Redistricting Commission, which is normally responsible for drawing district lines. However, Newsom has stated that the state would revert to using the independent commission for the next redistricting cycle in 2030.

• Response to Texas Redistricting: Newsom's proposed redistricting is a direct response to efforts by Republicans in Texas to redraw their congressional maps, potentially to gain additional House seats. Newsom views this as a defensive measure to counter what he perceives as a threat to democratic processes.

• Boost Democratic Prospects: The new districts would be designed to improve the prospects for Democrats in the 2026 midterms.

• Transparency and Public Input: Newsom has stressed that the process would be transparent and involve public review of the proposed maps before voters are asked to approve them. However, some critics express concern about the tight timeline and limited time for public comment, according to KCRA.

• Legal Challenges Possible: The legality of this mid-decade redistricting is a point of contention, as California voters previously established an independent commission to draw district lines. Some, including former Fox News host and Republican candidate for governor Steve Hilton, have threatened legal action.

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California Dems Stalling While Redistricting Clock Runs Out

Governatorial Candidate Plans to Sue

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

California gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton today announced his plan to take legal action to stop Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta from redrawing California’s congressional maps years before the next U.S. Census, calling the move “a blatant, unconstitutional, and illegal power grab designed to cement one-party rule.”

At a press conference outside the office of the state Attorney General in Sacramento, Hilton said: “I would much rather not be here, and I would much rather be talking about how we make life better for working people and small businesses in California, who are being crushed by the elitist policies of the Democrats in charge of our state. But our democracy is at risk, and we cannot allow Gavin Newsom to gerrymander California’s electoral districts still further.”

“Newsom’s scheme involves calling a special election to amend Article XXI of the California Constitution to overturn the decision of the voters to take redistricting power out of the hands of the state legislature, and to temporarily allow redistricting within the ten-year period specified by the Constitution.”

But there are legal and constitutional barriers beyond Article XXI. A legal memorandum prepared for the Steve Hilton campaign by JW Howard Attorneys makes clear that the Equal Protection clauses of both the California and U.S. constitutions prevent redistricting without a new census, because one-person-one-vote protections require electoral districts of roughly equal size. It is impossible to ensure that without an up-to-date census. This is especially the case right now in California, after millions of people have fled the state thanks to the high cost of living, crime, and chaos on the streets - not to mention displaced populations after the recent wildfires.

Hilton outlined a two-pronged legal strategy: a state court action to block mid-decade redistricting under California law and a federal lawsuit arguing the plan violates the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution and the Supreme Court’s ruling in Reynolds v. Sims.

“Equal protection under both the California and U.S. Constitutions demands that districts be as equal in population as possible. Five years after the last census, that’s impossible.” Hilton said. “I hope we don’t even get to this point, but if Gavin Newsom goes ahead with his illegal and unconstitutional scheme to steal six Republican House seats in order, as he puts it, to “end the Trump presidency,” I will file suit in state and federal court to stop him. This won’t even make it to the ballot. His outrageous power grab will be dead on arrival.”

The legal memo from JW Howard Attorneys describing the redistricting proposal in more detail can be found below:

Texas State Rep. Forces CNN to Show Examples of Dems Gerrymandering: 'I'm Incredibly Flattered'

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• Texas state Representative Brian Harrison pressed CNN during an interview to show examples of Democratic-led gerrymandering in other states as part of a broader pushback against criticism of Texas’s map changes.

• CNN then aired clips from past coverage showing Illinois and Maryland had redrawn district lines to benefit Democrats—supporting Harrison’s point about hypocrisy.

• He remarked that if those were the only examples CNN could find, it validated his assertion that the media rarely challenge Democratic gerrymandering.

• Harrison argued that Texas’s plan is fully legal and constitutional and aligned with Supreme Court precedent.

• In a later statement, he emphasized that he welcomes opportunities to expose what he called the liberal media’s one-sided narrative.

• His confrontation underscores the intense partisan scrutiny around redistricting efforts happening nationwide.

Read the full article here

NY POST West Coast Bound

Founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1801, The New York Post prides itself on being America’s oldest newspaper. These days, it boasts 871k daily print readers. However, in its more than two centuries of existence, the outlet has grown to be far more than a scrappy New York tabloid. It has developed into a true multi-format media brand by respecting audience needs across the networks where it operates and by making full use of its IP. It has also deployed other techniques worth exploring.

Warren Cohen, Vice-President and Head of Video and Audio at New York Post Digital Network, jokes that despite the age of the publication, his team is the “youngest video department” in the country. This underscores how relatively-new the brand’s cross-platform approach is. (Cohen has had his role for just under a decade.) Yet, The Post’s multi-platform strategy is a mature one that seeks to maximize the various tools at the team’s disposal.

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Guest Column

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed a sweeping redistricting push to counter Texas’ Republican-led efforts, planning to redraw California’s 52 congressional districts via a legislative initiative placed on the November 2025 ballot at a projected $200 million cost.

• The plan aims to shift the current 43–9 Democrat‑Republican split toward a 49–3 advantage by targeting Republican-held seats and forcing GOP primary matchups.

• Newsom’s strategy would bypass the independent Citizens Redistricting Commission—established by voter initiatives—and instead rely on a two-thirds vote in the legislature plus voter approval in a special election to reshape the map until 2030.

• However, the plan faces four major hurdles: polling uncertainty, internal Democratic infighting over which incumbents and districts change, anticipated Republican legal challenges, and a well-funded opposition campaign.

• Critics warn the move undermines democratic norms and risks voter backlash, including opposition from figures like Arnold Schwarzenegger and democracy watchdogs who championed the nonpartisan commission system.

• Legal experts also caution federal lawsuits could delay implementation beyond the 2026 election, which alone might derail the initiative’s timeline.

Read the full article here

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Herb Morgan is a lifelong Californian with deep roots in the state and a career defined by financial acumen, entrepreneurial success, and a commitment to public service. He arrived in California on his first birthday in 1967, grew up in Westminster and Oceanside, and attended local public schools before graduating with honors from the University of California at Santa Cruz. These early experiences shaped his values and grounded his lifelong dedication to fiscal responsibility and good governance.

Herb is a seasoned investment professional with nearly four decades of experience in financial markets. He founded Efficient Market Advisors (EMA), one of the nation’s earliest ETF-based investment firms, which grew to manage $1.5 billion in assets under his leadership. In 2017, EMA was acquired by Cantor Fitzgerald, where Herb now serves as Chief Investment Officer for the Managed ETF Portfolios division.

His proven record of building and managing large-scale financial operations uniquely qualifies him to oversee the state’s massive budget and ensure taxpayer dollars are used wisely.

Beyond the boardroom, Herb is a family man who has been married for 34 years and is the proud father of two adult children. His approach to public service reflects the same principles that have guided his life: integrity, accountability, and a drive to leave things better than he found them. As a candidate for California State Controller, Herb is ready to bring innovative, technology-driven solutions to Sacramento and restore trust in how our state handles its finances.

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