US Edition5 Things to Know About California’s Special Election on Redistricting
The legislation, known as Proposition 50, aims to counter Texas GOP redistricting that could add five Republican seats by shifting map control to California's legislature, potentially gaining five Democratic seats.
- California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Aug. 21 placing a constitutional amendment on the Nov. 4 ballot to let the legislature redraw congressional districts, following legislative approval.
- In response to Texas Republicans' map changes, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill launching Proposition 50 to counter their effort adding five GOP seats and shift competitive California districts.
- The new map redraws district boundaries, splitting the Northern California city of Lodi into parts and altering House District 22 and House District 23, while a University of California, Berkeley poll found only 48% support and Republicans sued but the California Supreme Court rejected their petition on Wednesday.
- Gov. Gavin Newsom assured local officials that the state would fund the vote, with San Bernardino County estimating $24.9 million and Riverside County $15–$16 million for the Nov. 4 special election, while Buffy Wicks projected roughly $230 million statewide.
- The Nov. 4 result could shift control of the U.S. House, with Former President Barack Obama and Former Attorney General Eric Holder supporting efforts that may return map control to the California Citizens Redistricting Commission in 2030.
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5 things to know about California’s special election on redistricting
California will ask voters this fall to decide whether to redraw this state’s congressional lines after its Democratic-controlled Legislature formally approved a sweeping redistricting plan on Thursday, a response to GOP-led efforts in Texas. The plan, if voters give it the green light, could give Democrats five additional House seats, potentially nullifying the gains Republicans…
Redistricting special election will cost San Bernardino County almost $25 million
A special election this fall, asking voters to redraw California’s congressional map, will cost San Bernardino County an estimated $24.9 million. California will pay the cost of redistricting before the election, Christian Beltran, legislative director with the state Department of Finance, told members of the Assembly Appropriations Committee this week. The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters released the cost estimate Aug. 21. The Riversi…
Newsom faces GOP backlash over $230M redistricting special election after calling his recall a ‘waste’
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is being criticized for "blatant hypocrisy" with his redistricting push after previously condemning special elections as "wasteful."
Political Showdown Looms As California Pushes Controversial Redistricting Plan
Despite a new poll showing mixed public support, Governor Newsom signs a bill for a special election, pitting his plan against voter-backed reforms and attracting opposition from former Governor Schwarzenegger. Governor Gavin Newsom has officially signed legislation to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that, if passed, would allow the state legislature to […] Political Showdown Looms As California Pushes Controversial Redis…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Launching Redistricting Effort
Source: Justin Sullivan / Getty California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Thursday officially setting a special election for Nov. 4, where voters will decide on who controls the state’s electoral maps for the next five years. According to AP News, California lawmakers approved the legislation across party lines on Thursday. Gov. Newsom introduced the Election Rigging Response Act last week in response to redistricting efforts in Texas. …
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