The high-stakes fight over political boundaries could shape control of the U.S. House – and determine Gov. Gavin Newsom’s political future.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday said he’s proud of how quickly the California Legislature passed a congressional redistricting proposal that he signed, but he was reminded of a new poll showing voters may reject it.

Democrats are searching for a leader to take on President Trump. Gov. Gavin Newsom embraced that role with new online trolling and a proposed gerrymander to counter a GOP power play in Texas.

The vote marked a return volley by Democrats in a national redistricting war the day after Texas approved its new map.

Former President Barack Obama is in favor of California’s redistricting plan. The former president threw his support behind the effort while the state legislature continues to advance bills to convene a special election in November, when voters would decide whether to implement congressional maps for the next three elections.

Former President Barack Obama is supporting California Gov. Gavin Newsom's "measured" approach to redistricting in response to Republican moves in Texas.