California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the Golden State will move forward with a special election in early November to place its own redistricting plan on a ballot measure before voters.

Texas House Democrats who have left the state to block a vote on redistricting were hosted by California leaders on Friday.

As Texas Democrats flee the state to block a redrawn map, California Governor Gavin Newsom vows to "fight fire with fire," promising a special election to counter Republican moves. California is poised to enter the national redistricting battle with a powerful threat,