California Republicans Challenge Map Allowed Under Prop 50

California voters approve measure to redraw congressional maps

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks to the press, alongside his partner, Jennifer Lynn Siebel Newsom, after Proposition 50 was passed by California voters, at the California Democratic Party headquarters in Sacramento on Nov. 4, 2025. (Photo by Jungho Kim for CalMatters) This story was originally published by CalMatters. California voters on Tuesday passed a ballot measure to redraw the state’s congressional map to favor Democrats, a major victory for the …

California Republicans challenge map allowed under Prop 50

The California Republican Party filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday challenging a new state congressional map that is more favorable to Democrats, a day after voters approved a ballot measure that would allow for the temporary use of the map. The state party and a cohort of voters argued the California Legislature violated the Constitution when it drew the new congressional lines based on race, particularly to favor Hispanic voters, infringing on …

Proposition 50 passed in California. Here's what you missed

Gov. Gavin Newsom scored a major win with Proposition 50, giving Democrats an advantage as they seek to counter Republican redistricting.

MichaelSavage.com – California Approves Prop 50, Potentially Adding 5 Democrat House Seats

California overwhelmingly approved Prop 50 on Tuesday, which will potentially add five Democrat seats to the U.S. House in opposition to Republicans in Texas. The Associated Press called the election in favor of Prop 50 shortly after the polls closed on Tuesday night. “California voters approved new congressional district boundaries Tuesday, delivering a victory for…

Here’s How Prop. 50 Could Reshape Orange County’s Political Landscape

Two high-profile Republicans could be running against each other for a chunk of Orange County voters after Prop. 50 overwhelmingly passes.

Breaking down Prop 50 results

Prop 50 wasn’t the only race making headlines. Democrats saw major wins in several East Coast contests, adding to Tuesday night’s strong showing for Prop 50.