Over $100 million spent on ads for California's redistricting measure

More than $100 million has been poured into campaigns supporting and opposing California's Proposition 50, a November ballot measure aimed at redrawing congressional districts to benefit Democrats. The effort responds to Republican gerrymandering in other states amid national political tensions. Governor Gavin Newsom leads the pro-Proposition 50 push, while opponents defend the state's independent redistricting commission.

Missouri governor signs Trump-backed congressional map

6. Oktober 2025 Von KI berichtet

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a new congressional map into law, a move backed by President Donald Trump that could deliver Republicans an extra U.S. House seat in the 2026 midterms. The map, passed in a special legislative session, aims to represent Missourians fairly, according to Kehoe. Democrats plan legal challenges and a potential referendum to contest it.

Mormon women group influences Utah congressional redistricting

5. Oktober 2025 Von KI berichtet

A group called Mormon Women for Ethical Government played a key role in redistricting Utah's congressional seats. Their efforts aimed to promote fairer representation in the state's political map. The involvement highlights growing civic engagement among Mormon women in politics.