Gov. Gavin Newsom of California notched an immediate win against Republican naysayers, passing a mid-decade redistricting effort Tuesday night. He may have also banked a campaign talking point for 2028.
Newsom, who engineered the push to draw new congressional districts that could gain Democrats up to five seats in the 2026 midterms, is frequently mentioned as a potential presidential candidate. Now he’s being lauded for his political maneuvering.
“Him running, essentially, the Prop. 50 campaign gave him not just California exposure but national exposure,” said Adam Kinsey, a Democratic strategist. “In addition to all the kind of crazy, kind of fun things he does on social media, which have also been increasing his standing.”