SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Leading up to California’s Nov. 4 Special Election more than half of San Diegans are planning to vote “yes” on Proposition 50, California’s proposed redistricting map. Several local leaders, school boards and community groups have been outspoken about their thoughts on the ballot initiative.

What is Prop 50?

Governor Gavin Newsom introduced Prop 50 to counteract Texas’ similar redistricting efforts. Newsom has stated the proposition also hopes to safeguard democratic practices by stopping the Trump administration from influencing the midterms or entertaining a third presidential term.

If Prop 50 is passed, five new congressional seats will be created with a Democratic majority, potentially affecting incumbent members of Congress such as Republican Representativ

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