Voting rights group warns CA redistricting push could undermine trust in IL

Published November 8, 2025 5:46pm ET



(The Center Square) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom is urging states like Illinois to redraw congressional maps, but voting rights group CHANGE Illinois warns that such pressure risks undermining transparency and public trust in the redistricting process.

In his Proposition 50 victory speech, Newsom criticized President Donald Trump and urged states to “meet the moment.”

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