A highly contentious issue is in the hands of voters in California . Eligible residents are going to the polls in a special election Nov. 4 to decide whether to approve Proposition 50 — a proposal to temporarily redraw the state’s congressional district lines.

The Golden State hopes to offset a move by Texas that was designed to create more Republican seats in the House of Representatives in next year’s midterm elections.

If passed, California Gov. Gavin Newsom hopes more Democratic seats will be gained in the 2026, 2028, and 2030 elections.

California voters who mark their ballot “yes” are saying they want California to redraw its congressional districts to give Democrats a potential advantage in the US House of Representatives.

“No” voters are saying they want California’s

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