Newsom signs California redistricting measures in response to Texas bill

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two redistricting bills into law on Thursday after the state's Democratic-controlled Legislature passed them earlier in the day.Why it matters: The legislation is in direct response to Texas' Republican-controlled House passing a new congressional map at the urging of President Trump, and the consequences of both could prove pivotal in the 2026 midterms and the 2028 presidential election.Newsom at the bills' signing declared a special election for Nov. 4 for Californians to vote on newly drawn congressional districts.What they're saying: "We're responding to what occurred in Texas," Newsom said ahead of signing the bills."We're neutralizing what occurred, and we're giving the American people a fair chance, because when all things are equal, we're all playing by the same rules."More from Axios:Newsom pollster sees big support for California redistrictingTrump's redistricting war heats up as Texas, California feuds escalateNewsom mocks Trump's social media in a flurry of redistricting postsEditor's note: This is a breaking news story. Please check back for updates.

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