California Vote Signals New Era of Perpetual Redistricting (1)

California’s vote on Tuesday to redraw its congressional maps marks an escalation of a protracted redistricting arms race, in which voters can expect an explosion of partisan gerrymandering before every election.

A dozen states, including California, have already redrawn or are considering new maps this year, while another seven face court challenges that could force them to do so.

And a case now before the US Supreme Court could potentially end federal protections for districts with racial majorities, a change that would compel still more revisions of maps ahead of 2026 midterm contests.

That drumbeat of activity upends what largely ...