Voting for Proposition 50 is underway. The ballot measure would allow California to temporarily redraw congressional district maps. If it passes, the new legislative map drawn by members of Congress would be used in the 2026, 2028, and 2030 U.S. House elections in California, and after the 2030 census the independent Citizens Redistricting Commission would resume drawing new maps, starting in 2031.

The initiative is a direct response to Texas, which redrew its congressional map this summer at the request of President Donald Trump. Combined, sides for and against the proposition have spent more than $200 million to influence voters.

Supporters, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and several California lawmakers, say the measure is necessary to counter redistricting efforts in Texas and other Rep

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