LOS ANGELES (AP) — Less than two weeks from Election Day, the fight over new California U.S. House maps that could erase up to five Republican seats is starting to look like a lopsided match-up, with opponents running low on campaign ads and options.

The dynamics of the race can still change, and ballot questions have a history of quirky outcomes in California. But industry data show TV advertising spending — the main pipeline to voters in the vast state — dropping off dramatically by Republicans and other critics of the proposal.

The map pushed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom aims to bolster his party's chances of regaining a House majority in 2026 and counter Republican efforts to add more seats in Texas and other states.

Voting began earlier this month and concludes Nov. 4.

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