"Even by the incendiary campaigns California is used to, Proposition 50 has been notable for its sharp attacks to cut through the dense, esoteric issue of congressional redistricting. It comes down to a basic fact: this is a Democratic-led measure to reconfigure California's congressional districts to help their party win control of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026 and stifle President Trump's attempts to keep Republicans in power through similar means in other states."
"Schwarzenegger and the two main committees opposing Proposition 50 have focused on the ethical and moral imperative of preserving the independent redistricting commission. Californians in 2010 voted to create the panel to draw the state's congressional district boundaries after every census in an effort to provide fair representation to all state residents. That's not a political ideal easily explained in a 30-section television ad, or an Instagram post."
Proposition 50 is a Democratic-led proposal to redraw California's congressional districts with the stated goal of improving Democratic chances of winning the U.S. House in 2026 and countering President Trump's efforts to preserve Republican power elsewhere. The campaign has used personalized anti-Trump messaging that has proven effective. Supporters have vastly outraised opponents, making the measure one of the most expensive ballot campaigns in state history, and it currently leads in polls. Former President Obama supports the measure while former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and opponents emphasize preserving the independent redistricting commission created in 2010 to ensure fair representation.
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