Despite attempts by Texas’ Democratic lawmakers to stall the redistricting plan pushed by state Republicans, the Texan legislature passed a bill that could result in up to five seats changing from blue to red. Gov. Greg Abbott said he would sign it into law “swiftly.”

California lawmakers approved a November special election to ask voters to redraw the state’s electoral lines to favor Democrats. The effort aims to counter similar steps taken by Republicans in Texas at the behest of President Trump.

California begins its plan to add more Democrats to Congress. The California legislature will consider three bills that will allow a special election.