California Republican to introduce bill banning mid-decade redistricting nationwide

Published August 4, 2025 1:19pm ET



Rep. Kevin Kiley (R-CA) is set to introduce legislation that would halt the nationwide partisan redistricting process if passed in the House.

Kiley’s legislation, which stops any mid-decade redistricting, comes in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) calling a special election in the state for voters to allow lawmakers to redraw congressional maps, rather than the independent commission. The California congressman represents a portion of eastern California.

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