Schwarzenegger on redistricting: 'Ones that are getting left behind are the people'

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says "Texas started it [redistricting], they did something terribly wrong, and then all of a sudden California says, ‘well then we have to do something terribly wrong.' " (MARKUS SCHREIBER/AP FILE) — Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger says “Texas started it [redistricting], they did something terribly wrong, and then all of a sudden California says, ‘well then we have to do something terribly wrong.’ ” (MARKUS SCHREIBER/AP FILE)

By Ray Lewis | Sinclair National Desk

PUBLISHED: October 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM EDT

Californians will vote next week on whether to redraw their congressional maps, an action usually done by an independent commission. California's effort follows similar moves by Texas and other Republican-controlled states that would give the GOP a better chance at keeping a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives.