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Gavin Newsom, and His Opponents, Make California’s Redistricting Fight About Him
Proposition 50 aims to create up to five additional safe Democratic seats to counteract Republican gerrymandering in Texas and preserve California's influence in Congress.
- On Nov. 4, California voters will decide Proposition 50, which would authorize the Legislature to redraw congressional maps for the next 3 elections, potentially creating 5 safe Democratic seats.
- Facing Republican gerrymanders in other states, California Democrats proposed Prop 50 to offset GOP maps in Texas and protect their electoral chances.
- Fundraising has surged: the family of George Soros contributed $10 million, with about $70 million raised so far, as the campaign's estimated cost is $282.6 million.
- Opponents say the plan may shrink California's Republican House delegation from nine members, warning Prop 50 could disenfranchise millions of conservative and Republican-leaning Californians.
- Meanwhile, supporters and detractors say Proposition 50 doubles as Governor Gavin Newsom's presidential rollout, while critics including former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger warn it undermines the California Citizens Redistricting Commission.
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