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Ballots Mailed for Upcoming Special Election: What to Know About Prop 50
Proposition 50 would shift redistricting power to California legislature for three election cycles with $140 million raised by Democrats backing the measure, polls show close voter support.
- On Oct. 6, 2025, Santa Clara County began mailing ballots to registered voters and held a press briefing as official ballot drop boxes opened near the SAP Center at San Jose.
- State lawmakers placed Proposition 50 on the ballot to temporarily sideline the California independent redistricting commission and return map authority to the legislature.
- Democrats and small donors have committed over $140 million to the Yes campaign, while opponents raised $77 million from 130 donors, including $5 million from the Congressional Leadership Fund.
- A 'yes' would take effect by installing Democratic-drawn maps for 2026, 2028 and 2030 and could flip five of nine Republican-controlled seats, influencing control of the U.S. House in the 2026 midterm elections.
- Vote centers will open Oct. 25, same-day registration starts Oct. 21, and official ballot drop-off locations open Oct. 7, 2025.
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Early voting begins for November special election
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Early voting for the Nov. 4 special election, which includes the highly contested Proposition 50 for consideration on the ballot, kicked off in California on Monday. Voters throughout the state will get to vote "yes" or "no" to Prop. 50, the proposed ballot measure that signaled a battle over redrawing congressional district lines in California in response to the partisan redistricting in Texas. Watch the report by Ed …
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