California is entering a turbulent political season with Proposition 50, lawsuits, and early campaign ads all reshaping the landscape. On November 4, voters will decide whether to approve new congressional maps through Proposition 50, bypassing the state’s independent redistricting commission to gain more Democratic seats. The plan has divided communities like Lodi, while Rep. Kevin Kiley pushes a federal bill to stop mid-decade redistricting and GOP candidate Steve Hilton challenges the measure in court. Meanwhile, Missouri lawmakers are pursuing their own partisan map changes. At the same time, California’s 2026 governor’s race is underway, with Antonio Villaraigosa and Stephen Cloobeck launching early ads to gain attention in a crowded field. Together, the battles reflect a high-stakes

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