A new POLITICO\u2013Citrin Center\u2013Possibility Lab poll shows most Californians want to keep the state\u2019s independent redistricting commission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite Gov. Gavin Newsom\u2019s push to give map-drawing power back to the Democratic-controlled legislature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Only 36% of registered voters support shifting authority, while 64% prefer the commission. Support spans party lines \u2014 66% of Republicans, 61% of Democrats, and 72% of independents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not surprising\u2026 California has voted twice for this independent review commission,\u201d said UC Berkeley professor Jack Citrin, citing \u201cmistrust and cynicism about politicians and the Legislature.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among political insiders, 91% of Republican influencers want to keep the commission, while 51% of Democratic influencers favor transferring power to lawmakers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Newsom plans to seek a constitutional amendment to let legislature-approved maps be used in the 2026, 2028, and 2030 elections, pausing the commission\u2019s work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
He\u2019s timing the move in response to redistricting battles in Texas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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