California's controversial plan to redraw its congressional maps mid-decade is among the most pressing issues discussed by candidates in the 2026 gubernatorial race .

Proposition 50, placed on the ballot by the state legislature for a November special election, would authorize California lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional districts.

The redistricting effort, backed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, is aimed at sending more Democrats to Congress by redrawing five of the state's districts for U.S. House seats to be more favorable to Democrats in next year's midterm elections. California Democrats call it a countermeasure to President Trump's push for Texas' recent redistricting , which favors Republicans in the midterms.

Unlike in Texas, California voters took th

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