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California Votes on Prop 50, a Redistricting Measure Poised to Reshape U.S. House Battleground

Final results will take days as California counts mail ballots postmarked by Election Day, with returns accepted through Nov. 12.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom listens to speakers during a campaign event on Proposition 50 in San Francisco, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
El gobernador de California, Gavin Newsom, habló antes de la elección del 4 de noviembre
Foto: Cortesía
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Overview

  • Californians cast ballots in a Nov. 4 special election on Prop 50, with preliminary returns reported after polls closed at 8 p.m. PT.
  • The initiative would install a temporary U.S. House map for 2026 through 2030 and could shift up to five seats toward Democrats.
  • Gov. Gavin Newsom and Barack Obama led the Yes effort, while Republican critics including Rep. Kevin Kiley and Arnold Schwarzenegger urged a No vote.
  • Administrators warned of limited in-person options typical of a special election, with San Diego operating 68 vote centers from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and more than 140 official drop boxes.
  • Prop 50 arose as a counter to Republican-led remaps in states such as Texas following President Donald Trump’s call for more GOP seats, escalating a broader national debate over gerrymandering.