California Voters Approve Measure Returning Redistricting to Legislature

Overview

• Early tallies and media projections show Proposta 50 passing by a roughly two-to-one margin in the statewide referendum.
• The measure temporarily shifts map-drawing from California’s independent commission to state lawmakers for upcoming election cycles until new census maps are set.
• Supporters describe the move as a direct counter to Republican-led redistricting in Texas backed by President Donald Trump.
• White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt alleged widespread mail-ballot fraud in California and said the federal government is reviewing the vote.
• Governor Gavin Newsom, who championed the proposal, rejected the fraud claims and celebrated the referendum’s passage.