"Prop. 50 would not change the total number of House districts in California. It would redraw their existing boundaries in an effort to flip five seats Democratic. In Santa Clara County the changes would be minimal. But it would noticeably grow the boundaries of Congressional District 18 - represented by Zoe Lofgren - to the east. Lofgren said Santa Clara County is largely unimpacted by Proposition 50."
""But make no mistake, this ballot measure has massive implications for the state and for our country," Lofgren told San Jos e9 Spotlight. "What happens on November 4th will determine whether or not we allow Donald Trump to rig the midterms or if we finally put our foot down and place a check on this lawless President. I think Californians will make the right choice.""
Proposition 50 would redraw Californias congressional boundaries without changing the total number of House districts, aiming to flip five seats to Democrats. Governor Gavin Newsom framed the measure as a response to Texas redistricting that shifts five seats to Republicans. Ballots are out and vote centers are open, and some Silicon Valley leaders, including San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and Congressman Sam Liccardo, have voiced reluctant support. In Santa Clara County the changes are minimal, though Congressional District 18 would grow eastward. The measure would suspend maps drawn by the independent redistricting commission until 2030 and requires voter approval.
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