With California’s congressional maps up in air, campaigns aren’t changing strategies yet

Despite the possibility of a mid-decade redistricting in California , neither the Democratic nor Republican campaign arms for House races have indicated any immediate plans to change their strategies for the 2026 elections .

Proposition 50 , the ballot measure that would allow California to adopt new, gerrymandered maps , has put political operations in a bit of a limbo or holding pattern as folks wait for the outcome of the Nov. 4 special election to learn which congressional maps will be in play for next year’s midterm elections.

For now, most political groups and campaigns that the Southern California News Group spoke with indicated they have not altered their campaign strategy or messaging simply because California’s congressional maps may change.

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