US EditionProp 50 Redistricting Special Election: Dates, Deadlines and Resources for California Voters
Proposition 50 aims to temporarily redraw congressional districts for three elections and restore independent redistricting in 2031 to reduce gerrymandering, supporters say.
- On Oct. 25, California votes on Proposition 50, which would temporarily give lawmakers redistricting authority for 2026-2030 and restore the independent commission in 2031.
- Governor Gavin Newsom and Democratic state lawmakers placed Prop 50 on the ballot to counter Texas redistricting actions, aiming to offset five new Republican-leaning seats.
- Today is the last day to register online, early voting began Oct. 6, and secure ballot drop-off boxes are open Oct. 7 through Nov. 4.
- Passage of Prop 50 would flip five GOP-held House seats and boost the Democratic margin to 48 of California's 52-member congressional delegation, affecting control of Congress and President Donald Trump's agenda.
- California's voter safeguards include same-day voter registration with provisional ballots counted after verification, early turnout reported by Butte County Registrar of Voters, and county certification deadline on Dec. 4 with California Secretary of State certification on Dec. 12.
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If Proposition 50 is passed, the redistribution of Congressional constituencies in California from 2026 is permitted on a temporary basis.
Final Day To Register For Special Election
YouTube@KCRA 3 Today is the last day to register if you want to vote in the special election. While October 20th is the deadline for registration, the election will be on November 4th. The statewide election is to decide Proposition 50. The proposed constitutional amendment was placed on the ballot by the state legislature. If passed, it would allow for a new Congressional map that favors Democrats. Opponents of Prop 50 say California should …
Last day to register online to vote on Prop 50
Last day to register online to vote on Prop 50 California’s Nov. 4 special election has one focus: a proposal to redraw Congressional district maps in response to an unusual mid-decade Republican redistricting in Texas. Those who miss the deadline can do a same-day conditional registration at their polling site.
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