Gov. Gavin Newsom’s victory in California’s election fight over U.S. House control will help raise his national profile as a Democrat willing to confront President Donald Trump. It comes shortly after Newsom confirmed he would consider a White House run of his own in 2028. California voters endorsed Newsom's plan for a new House map that could flip as many as five Republican seats to Democrats. The maneuver is intended to counter Trump's moves in Texas and other states to gain more GOP seats. Democrats have been looking to regroup after the disastrous 2024 elections.
