Editorial: Vote No on Prop. 50, an Attack on Democracy in California

Editorial: Vote No on Prop. 50, an attack on democracy in California

Is gerrymandering wrong? Is it wrong for political operatives from one party to draw congressional lines? Is it wrong to suspend congressional district maps painstakingly drawn by an independent commission in favor of maps preferred by politicians? If you answered “yes” to any of these, it’s clear how you should vote on Proposition 50. Prop. 50 tosses aside the congressional maps drawn by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission in favor…

Defend Democracy, Vote for Prop 50

by Trena Turner / Cal-Matters / Sept. 19, 2025 As a California redistricting commissioner, I have witnessed firsthand the careful, deliberate and transparent process that drew our congressional lines to reflect the real people of our state. The work was not easy, but it was honorable — and it safeguarded the principle that every community deserves fair representation. Which is why I am both alarmed and deeply disappointed at the way conversation…