Gavin Newsom takes redistricting fight nationwide after California victory, heading to Texas rally as Democrats counter Republican gerrymandering efforts.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke at a rally for Texas' Harris County Democrats at the IBEW local 716 union hall in Houston on Saturday and touted the success of Proposition 50.

The passage of Proposition 50 and Democratic victories in New York City, Virginia, New Jersey and Pennsylvania on Tuesday teed up what is sure to be a hard-fought midterm election next year. And for the first time since Trump’s resounding victory in 2024, Newsom and other Democrats say they have wind in their sails.

Tuesday’s tit-for-tat special election has been highly publicized and criticized for its cost, as it’s estimated to cost taxpayers over $200 million.

California's governor gambled and won, raised his national profile and fortified his fund-raising base. But Newsom's biggest political impediment — his Left Coast pedigree — hasn't changed.

With their overwhelming approval of Proposition 50, California voters signaled their clear and unmistakable disdain for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.

The redistricting opposition camps struggled with money and messaging, especially in the days leading up to the election.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom headlines a Houston rally to support Democrats and amplify his message against redistricting efforts nationwide.