Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday he plans to put new district lines in front of voters in a special election on Nov. 4, but only if Texas moves forward with its redistricting plans.

Gov. Gavin Newsom says California would seek to redraw its congressional districts to help Democrats if Texas goes through with a similar plan to boost Republicans.

Last week, Newsom floated the possibility of calling a special election in November to ask voters to approve new temporary congressional maps after the Texas Legislature, at the behest of Republican Gov.