Democrats are banking in a big way on California and its governor, Gavin Newsom, to help them fight back against Republicans in a burgeoning gerrymandering arms race.

The missive was part of Newsom's response to a Trump-backed redistricting plan in Texas that could give Republicans up to five more seats in Congress. Newsom announced he would pursue a special election to redraw California's own congressional maps — an effort to offset potential GOP gains.

The measure, which would appear on the ballot in the state in November if lawmakers approve it, is a response to Texas Republicans' mid-decade redistricting push.

The governor must convince Californians to adopt a ballot initiative allowing Democrats to redraw congressional maps and neutralize GOP gains in Texas.

The California governor clashed with the Texas senator as the Lone Star State's redistricting conflict continues.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom released a video on X touting his opposition to President Donald Trump. GOV. GAVIN NEWSOM (D-CA): It is a five alarm fire for democracy in the United States of America. Donald Trump,

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell details how California Gov. Gavin Newsom, in countering Texas’ redistricting scheme to gain more Republican seats, is fighting Donald Trump's attacks on democracy “by using democracy against Donald Trump.