Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-TX) has initiated a federal lawsuit challenging California’s recent election measure, arguing that the initiative unfairly targets Texas Republicans and could diminish GOP influence in Congress.
Filed on Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, the complaint names Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) and Secretary of State Shirley Weber as defendants.
Jackson contends the legislation is a retaliatory response to Texas’ mid-decade redistricting, which is projected to add five Republican seats in the 2026 congressional elections.
The legal action, dubbed the Election Rigging Response Act (ERRA) challenge, requests declaratory and injunctive relief under claims that California has violated both the Elections Clause and the Guarantee Clause.
Jackson’s filing argues that the amendment, scheduled for voter consideration in November, imposes a temporary congressional map that could manipulate district lines to favor Democrats, potentially undermining Republican representation.
“This measure targets Texas citizens and congressional representatives, including myself, with the intent to dilute our political power,” the lawsuit asserts.
Jackson warned that the consequences of the measure could affect committee assignments and legislative influence for Texas Republicans.
By redrawing districts, he claims, California voters could indirectly interfere with Republican efforts stemming from Texas’ own redistricting, which