Contributor: You're voting in a rigged game. That's why Prop 50 matters

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I was not expecting a mid-cycle redistricting, nor did I expect the process to capture headlines and infiltrate conversations in the spaces it has. Streamers, podcasters and legacy media alike are sharing their views on the growing Texas vs. California tug of war for congressional seats, a fight that might eventually spill over into New York, Ohio, Indiana, Florida, Utah and more. We live in the illusion of a democracy, and what we are watching is another play for power.

Once the 2020 California Redistricting Commission completed its task in December 2021, I imagined a quiet eight years to finish my term. Creating these maps with five Republicans, five Democrats and four fellow comm