San Francisco Chronicle

California lawmakers on Thursday authorized a special election to redraw congressional districts that benefit Democrats, putting the state at the forefront of a nationwide redistricting fight.

The state Supreme Court opened the door to plans by Democrats to redraw California’s congressional districts in a gerrymander designed to pick up five seats, rejecting a Republican legal...

California lawmakers plan to vote Thursday to authorize a special election to redraw congressional districts that benefit Democrats, putting it at the forefront of a nationwide redistricting fight.