"Across the state, early returns showed the measure leading with almost 65% of the vote. The measure puts five GOP lawmaker seats in danger of flipping blue across California, while also fortifying five Democratic seats from turning red. But Democrats still have to actually win those seats. The private law firm of Assistant U.S. Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon has already filed a lawsuit challenging Proposition 50 as unconstitutional."
"Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is already working to cast Proposition 50 as illegitimate. On Tuesday morning, he threatened a "criminal" review of California's mail ballot system - raising concerns that Republicans may stall the seating of new Democrats elected as a result of the redrawn map. Republicans have already delayed the seating of Democratic Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva from Arizona for 41 days."
California voters approved Proposition 50 by wide margins, including 71% in Santa Clara County and about 65% statewide. The measure redraws congressional districts to protect five Democratic seats and put five Republican-held seats at risk. Opponents have already filed a constitutional challenge led by the private law firm of Assistant U.S. Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon. President Donald Trump has denounced the measure and threatened a 'criminal' review of California's mail ballot system, raising concerns Republicans could delay seating newly elected Democrats. Local leaders vow vigilance to protect the electoral process ahead of 2026 and 2028.
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