But if the other states call off their redistricting efforts, we will happily do the same. And American democracy will be better for it.
Gavin Newsom
The Public Record
Gavin Christopher Newsom is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the 40th governor of California, a position he has held since January 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Newsom previously served as the mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011 and as the lieutenant governor of California from 2011 to 2019. His tenure as governor has been marked by significant policy initiatives, including efforts to address climate change, housing affordability, and healthcare reform.
You are playing with fire, risking the destabilization of our democracy, while knowing that California can neutralize any gains you can hope to make.
If you will not stand down, I will be forced to lead an effort to redraw the maps in California to offset the rigging of maps in red states.
Donald Trump called up [Texas] Gov. Abbott for one simple reason: to rig the 2026 election.
We’re not Brown, we’re not Columbia, and I’m not going to be governor if we act like that. Period. Full stop. I will fight like hell to make sure that doesn’t happen.
What's happening in the United States of America is not normal. We cannot allow this to be considered normal.
We are talking about emergency measures to respond to what's happening in Texas – and we will nullify what happens in Texas.
If Texas wants to rig the maps, California will make sure they pay a price.
They want to steal five seats? We’ll match and secure more—and turn the tables on their entire strategy.





