Voters across the state have until Monday, October 20, to register for the November 4 Statewide Special Election, where they will decide on Proposition 50, a measure proposing temporary redistricting of California’s congressional districts.

What is Proposition 50?

Proposition 50 is a legislatively approved constitutional amendment that would allow temporary congressional district maps in California starting in 2026. According to the measure’s text, the temporary maps are intended to respond to partisan redistricting efforts in Republican-led states, including Texas, Florida, and Ohio, with the goal of ensuring fair representation for California communities.

Supporters, including Governor Gavin Newsom, have described the measure as a way to counter mid-decade redistricting efforts elsewh

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