The Democratic plan — a response to GOP redistricting efforts in Texas — aims to secure 48 of California's 52 U.S. House seats, up from the 43 currently held by the party.

California Democrats unveiled a new congressional map that could give them five more seats, countering GOP redistricting in Texas and reshaping House control.

They are expected to vote on Thursday on whether to hold a referendum on adopting a new map that would make five congressional districts easier wins for Democrats. Separately, the Texas Democrats who fled their state to delay Republicans’ gerrymandering efforts returned home.

Lawmakers could pass a measure before the end of their annual session in mid-September, though the details remain unsettled.

SACRAMENTO, California — California Democrats on Friday finalized their plan to snatch five GOP House seats next year by redrawing the state’s congressional lines, according to a copy of the new House map and other documents submitted to the Legislature on behalf of the DCCC.

As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has gone on the offensive against Trump, trolling him on social media and pushing back against the GOP's gerrymandering efforts. But is that enough to get Democrats back in power?

The new maps could also see more Democrats added into the Central Valley district of GOP Rep. David Valadao, who has already been able to defy gravity in a seat with a Democratic registration advantage.