Proposition 50 Sparks Debate over Who Should Draw California’s Congressional Maps

Solano County Tax Watchers: Proposition 50 is a fraud

Most of us expected a politically quiet 2025. Not anymore. The Newsom administration has scheduled a special election this November to adopt a new map of the state’s congressional districts. Normally, such redistricting occurs every 10 years after the National Census. The state has a special Redistricting Commission to do that job. Nearly half the states now have similar redistricting commissions. A little history: California, like most states, …

Letter to the editor: Vote NO on Proposition 50 changes

It has been disheartening to say the least to see high-profile leaders promote Proposition 50. Let's stick to the facts. California has 43 Congressional seats that are Democratically held and just nine seats that are held by Republican congressmen. Democrat…

Local farmers worried about the potential impacts of Proposition 50 to local agriculture industry

Currently, Congressman Doug LaMalfa represents Congressional District 1, which includes Glenn County. However, Proposition 50, a new ballot measure, could temporarily allow the maps to be redrawn without using this commission.

Proposition 50 sparks debate over who should draw California’s congressional maps

The future of Californias congressional maps and who gets to draw them will be in voters hands this November. Proposition 50 would temporarily change the states redistricting process, allowing Californias governor and Legislature to adopt new congressional boundaries before the next election cycle.If approved, those maps would remain in effect through 2030 before returning to the states Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. Supporters s…

Ami Bera Signals Re-election Strength Ahead Of California Redistricting Vote

India-West Staff Reporter SACRAMENTO, CA— Representative Ami Bera (D–CA) is entering the final stretch of the year with nearly $2 million in campaign cash, underscoring his readiness for what could be another competitive election cycle as California prepares to redraw its congressional map under Proposition 50. Bera’s campaign announced on October 16 that the veteran lawmaker, now in his sixth term, is well positioned to run in either the new Th…