As Texas Republicans move ahead with redistricting to protect or even expand the GOP’s slim majority in the US House, Democratic-run states, led by California, are pushing forward with their own efforts to draw new maps and add Democratic seats.

The battle over the re-drawing of congressional maps continues with Texas and California leading the way. Texas Democrats remain out of state, preventing a vote on maps that benefit Republicans. Meanwhile,

Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday he plans to put new district lines in front of voters in a special election on Nov. 4, but only if Texas moves forward with its redistricting plans.