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FBaggins

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8. "House Democrats" don't have the power to do that

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Thu Jul 17, 2025, 03:47 PM

Jul 17

California draws line with an independent commission

The state legislature would have to amend the state constitution with a 2/3 majority in both chambers and then the voters would have to approve (presumably a special election)

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House Democrats Ready to Redistrict California [View all] applegrove Jul 17 OP

Folks dont realize that a hardcore california redistrict alone could create a 7-8 seat gain. SSJVegeta Jul 17 #1

Not a chance FBaggins Jul 17 #4

Woah! Ive been living in the early 2000s when there were close to 20 republicans SSJVegeta Jul 17 #7

Even 5-7 is dramatically optimistic FBaggins Jul 17 #9

Yeah it was avoter approved amendment. Would need to go through some hurdles to make it happen SSJVegeta Jul 17 #10

Yes as a Native Californian senseandsensibility Jul 17 #5

Now if markodochartaigh Jul 17 #2

Illinois could help. murielm99 Jul 17 #11

Great news, it's about time! nt calikid Jul 17 #3

Is she proposing ignoring California's redistricting commission? Retrograde Jul 17 #6

"House Democrats" don't have the power to do that FBaggins Jul 17 #8