California's growth remains the slowest of the major U.S. states, according to the latest Census estimates, because representation in Congress is a "zero-sum" game. Faster growth in states like Texas and Florida puts California at high risk of losing congressional seats after the 2030 Census.
The California Republican Party has filed an emergency application with the U.S. Supreme Court, hoping to block the state from using newly approved congressional district maps in this year's elections.
A panel of federal judges has sided with California in the fight over a new U.S. House map approved by voters.
The year 2026 is sure to bring another round of big political battles and shifts in leadership ahead of what's expected to be a hotly contested midterm election season. Here's some of what we can expect.
The fight over California's new congressional map designed to help Democrats flip congressional House seats will go to court Monday.