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Gavin Newsom: “There was an effort to repeal [the independent redistricting…”

Featuring: Gavin Newsom, Democratic | Governor of California

Gerrymandering Explained: Does Your Vote Still Count? ft. Eric Holder

Published April 30, 2026 | Video Starts at 07:21

So California is one of those states with an independent redistricting commission. It was a commission that when I was mayor, There was an effort to repeal [the independent redistricting commission] that I publicly opposed. because long supported the idea of independent redistricting. And it's a point of pride that this state has been one of the leaders. What happened, however, in Texas changed the equation. (07:21–07:25)

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Asserts that Gavin Newsom publicly opposed the repeal of California's independent redistricting commission.

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