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Republicans won the redistricting competition. Don't tell that to this California congressman

Republicans won the redistricting competition. Don't tell that to this California congressman

Summary

California Democrats changed the boundaries of Rep. Kevin Kiley’s congressional district, splitting it into parts that favor Democrats. This means some voters, like Anne Smull, who supported Kiley before, now live in districts represented by Democrats.

Key Facts

  • Rep. Kevin Kiley is a conservative congressman representing part of California.
  • California Democrats redrew Kiley’s district into six smaller areas.
  • The redistricting is seen as a response to Republicans redrawing districts in Texas and other states.
  • Anne Smull, a conservative voter, was affected because her area is now in a mostly Democratic district.
  • This change makes it harder for Kiley to win votes in his area.
  • Redistricting is the process of redrawing voting district boundaries, usually after the census.
  • The new district with Anne Smull is centered in California’s wine country and leans Democratic.
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