Proposition 50 would shift the state's congressional district lines to favor Democrats. It is Gov, Gavin Newsom's response to a similar effort in Texas designed to put more Republicans in Congress. The new district lines would override those created by the state's nonpartisan, independent redistricting commission. Supporters include Democratic politicians and party organizations and labor unions. Newsom has said that this is a needed step to counter President Trump and to protect Californians.