As state leaders threaten a redraw of their maps, Republicans may have an advantage over their Democratic counterparts due to local laws impeding partisan gerrymandering attempts.

Republican state lawmakers argue that Democratic lawmakers violated 30-day disclosure rules in the California Constitution.

State legislators are scheduled to hold floor votes on Thursday, according to a schedule from Democratic leadership.

Newsom and California Democrats proposed new congressional lines on Friday in an attempt to eliminate potential gains in Texas, where Republicans backed by Donald Trump launched a nationwide redistricting battle with nakedly partisan ambitions ahead of midterm elections in 2026.