It’s been less than a week since the California Legislature triggered a special statewide election this November over redistricting , and already the political mail is flooding in.
The ballot measure headed to voters for a decision, Proposition 50, would allow California politicians to redraw congressional maps to benefit Democrats for elections in 2026, 2028 and 2030. It’s an effort to counter a similar move that President Donald Trump promoted successfully in Texas to benefit Republicans.
This is a high-stakes moment — your yes or no vote will affect who represents our communities and which political party will drive the nationwide agenda.
Millions of dollars are pouring in to sway your decision. As of Wednesday, more than $7 million had been raised by Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ballot m