WASHINGTON, D.C.
Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-Calif.) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature’s call for a special election to implement a new Congressional map for the state.
The governor’s plan would bypass the state’s Independent Redistricting Commission, a nonpartisan body created to safeguard fair representation and instead hand the authority directly to the Legislature. Critics warn the effort is designed to benefit the majority party while weakening the voices of rural and agricultural communities across Northern California.
“California voters are overwhelmingly opposed to Newsom’s plan to sideline our state’s Citizens Redistricting Commission,” Rep. Kiley said. “Yet the Supermajority Legislature chose to ignore this and will now spend $250 million trying to convince voters to reverse themselves and return power to politicians. The political leadership of California has never been more out of touch with the people of California.
“Newsom’s scheme is an unprecedented assault on democracy and good government in our state. But gerrymandering is a plague on democracy wherever it occurs. I’m calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to advance my bill to safeguard democracy in California and end the redistricting war nationwide.”
In response, the Nevada County Republican Party announced the launch of a revitalized Get Out The Vote (GOTV) committee to ensure Nevada County residents are fully informed and engaged throughout this process. The committee will provide voters with critical election information, including dates, polling locations, and resources to protect the integrity of every ballot.
“The people of Nevada County will not be silenced by Gavin Newsom’s power politics,” Chairman Mac Young said. “We will continue working to protect equal representation and uphold the constitutional safeguards that guarantee fair elections.”
~ Rep. Kiley, Nevada County Republican Party press release
