California Democrats are preparing to counter Republicans' attempt to reshape a series of Texas congressional districts for political advantage in a back-and-forth that could define next year's midterm elections and with it,

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom said his state will redraw its districts to establish more Democratic congressional seats.