"Proposition 50 would temporarily replace the current congressional maps drawn by the nonpartisan California Citizens Redistricting Commission with maps favoring Democrats. The new lines would remain in place for the 2026, 2028 and 2030 House elections. The measure was placed on the ballot by Democrats in the state legislature as Republican lawmakers in Texas pursued their own pro-GOP redistricting plan."
"The proposed California House districts - crafted by Democrats behind closed doors - have been designed to add five Democratic U.S. House seats to offset Trump's moves in Texas to gain five Republican districts before the 2026 midterm elections. That could boost the Democratic margin to 48 of California's 52 congressional seats, up from the 43 seats the party now holds."
Proposition 50 would temporarily replace maps drawn by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission with Democrat-favoring congressional maps for the 2026, 2028 and 2030 elections. The maps are intended to add five Democratic U.S. House seats to offset Republican gains pursued in Texas. Passage could increase Democratic representation in California from 43 to as many as 48 of 52 seats. The measure was placed on the ballot by Democrats in the state legislature. The redistricting would reshape districts across the state, including areas from Sonoma to San Diego and pockets like the 3rd District at Lake Tahoe, prompting local organizing and campaigning.
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