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The Campaign over Gavin Newsom's Maps Is One of California Most Expensive, Ever

Campaigns supporting and opposing Proposition 50 raised over $215 million, with more than 68,000 donors contributing to influence California's congressional district maps.

  • On Oct. 2, official campaigns reported raising more than $215 million for Proposition 50, making it California's third most expensive ballot fight after Prop 22 and Prop 27.
  • Newsom proposed the measure after the Trump administration pressured Texas, and the proposal would suspend maps drawn by the Independent Redistricting Commission until 2030.
  • The fundraising breakdown shows the Yes campaign raised more than $138 million, with about $49 million from donors under $100 and more than 68,000 unique contributors.
  • Ad buys and outreach show organized opposition spending, with the Opposition campaign raising $77 million from two donors providing over 90%, including $42 million from the Congressional Leadership Fund and $33 million from Charles Munger Jr.
  • Ahead of the election, Newsom has transferred $2.6 million from his 2022 campaign and is raising funds from labor unions, national Democratic donors, and over 130 media partners for outreach.
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The Sacramento Observer broke the news in on Friday, October 3, 2025.
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