California Voters Approve Proposition 50, Redrawing U.S. House Districts Through 2030

The New Democratic-Backed Maps Could Potentially Shift up to Five Congressional Seats Ahead of the 2026 Elections

California voters on Tuesday approved Proposition 50, a ballot measure that suspends the state’s existing congressional maps drawn by an independent redistricting commission and replaces them with new districts created by the Democratic-controlled Legislature.

As of 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, the vote tallies were 73.74% Yes and 26.26% No.

The measure, formally titled the Election Rigging Response Act, will implement the revised district boundaries for the 2026, 2028, and 2030 congressional elections. Supporters said the move was intended to counter Republican-led redistricting efforts in Texas and other states, while critics argued it undermines the independence of California’s