US EditionAP Decision Notes: What to Expect in California's Special Election
Proposition 50 aims to change California redistricting rules to reduce Republican gerrymandering bias that gave GOP an estimated 16-seat advantage in the 2024 House election.
- On Tuesday, California voters head to the polls with one ballot question, as Proposition 50 would implement a new congressional map passed by the state legislature in August for three election cycles.
- Nationwide, politicians are reshaping districts to benefit their parties next year, with the Brennan Center for Justice estimating a Republican advantage of around 16 House seats in 2024.
- Funding-Wise, this fight has attracted more than $200 million, with the Yes side raising around $138 million, including contributions from Gavin Newsom and the House Majority PAC, while opponents report over $80 million, with $5 million from Congressional Leadership Fund.
- The ballot outcome may help decide control of the U.S. House after the 2026 midterms, with Prop 50 potentially flipping five seats and raising Democrats to 48 of California's 52 congressional seats.
- California Republicans have sued to keep Proposition 50 off the ballot, opposing efforts to strip power from the California Citizens Redistricting Commission while opponents frame the initiative as a Democratic scheme and Democratic reform advocates push federal legislation for national redistricting standards but struggle beyond California.
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Davis EnterpriseSan Diego Democrats line up to challenge Issa after Prop 50
If Proposition 50 survives the legal challenges, the new voting map could lead to the lone Republican seat in San Diego – the 48th Congressional District represented by Darrell Issa – flipping to the Democrats. This content After Prop. 50, San Diego may lose its only Republican in Congress as Democrats target Issa appeared first on inewsource.
Trump administration sues California over Prop. 50, seeks to invalidate congressional maps ahead of 2026 midterms
“California’s redistricting scheme is a brazen power grab that tramples on civil rights and mocks the democratic process,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said in an emailed statement.
Trump 'intuition' has GOP threatened with 'nightmare scenario': White House strategist
Republicans outside the White House were shaken by last week's Democratic election wins, but President Donald Trump remains confident that his redistricting gambit will succeed in keeping GOP congressional majorities, according to a report.Democrats are making counterstrikes in California and Virgin...
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