California Gov. Newsom moves forward with putting proposed congressional maps on the ballot in Nov. 4 special election in attempt to counter GOP redistricting in Texas.

"NOT EVEN JD 'JUST DANCE' VANCE CAN SAVE TRUMP FROM THE DISASTROUS MAPS 'WAR' HE HAS STARTED," Newsom's office wrote on social media.

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

Speaking to reporters after his campaign launch, Newsom batted away criticism, saying Trump had struck first by saying he was “entitled” to a GOP congressional majority. The governor had earlier this week asked Trump to block Texas and other red state from moving forward with their own redistricting efforts.

California Governor Gavin Newsom is challenging Donald Trump and Texas Republicans over their redistricting plan, signaling a more aggressive stance for Democrats. He vowed to 'match fire with fire,' criticizing his rivals as 'cheaters' and 'cowards.

A new poll showed widespread support for the state's independent redistricting commission, which could temporarily take a back seat.

California Democrats released a new gerrymandered House map on Friday night that, if implemented, would steal GOP seats held for decades.