California GOP Rep Challenges Johnson Over National Redistricting Chaos

Republican lawmakers, particularly from blue states like California and New York, are expressing serious concerns about recent GOP-led mid-decade redistricting efforts, fearing these could jeopardize their political careers. California Rep. Kevin Kiley has been vocal in criticizing House Speaker Mike Johnson for not taking stronger action to halt the partisan redistricting efforts, which have triggered retaliatory moves from Democratic governors such as Gavin Newsom in California and Kathy Hochul in New York. Kiley plans to introduce legislation to ban mid-decade redistricting until after the 2030 census and has called on both Johnson and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to exercise leadership to resolve the ongoing chaos. The redistricting disputes have escalated tensions in states like Texas, where Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the arrest of Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block the redistricting vote, prompting a fierce political battle described as a "war" by Democratic officials. Many Republicans in vulnerable districts fear losing their seats due to retaliatory redistricting by Democratic governors, highlighting the high stakes involved for members of both parties. The situation underscores deep partisan conflicts over control of congressional maps and the broader implications for future elections and governance.