As California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom advocates for a redistricting vote, some are pointing out he previously condemned a special election as wasteful.

California lawmakers voted mostly along party lines Thursday to approve legislation calling for the special election. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has led the campaign in favor of the map, then quickly signed it — the latest step in a tit-for-tat gerrymandering battle.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signs legislation setting November election on US House map designed to boost Democrats