California Democrats persuaded voters to let them redraw the state's congressional map so the party could potentially gain five seats in the U.S. House to counter GOP redistricting in Texas. Tuesday’s primary will be the first indication of whether that will pay off.

California redistricting could net Democrats an additional five House seats, a major factor in the fight for control of Congress. The upcoming primaries will set the stage for November's most critical match-ups.

Tomorrow, June 2, is the final day to cast those ballots that have been sitting on the counter for the past month.

Eight states have redrawn their district lines since last summer, and two more are pushing to use new maps ahead of the midterm elections.

The Governor spoke about “legitimate anxiety” over potential efforts by the Trump Administration and its “acolytes” to interfere in the democratic process.