Overview
- Prop. 50 would temporarily transfer congressional mapmaking to the Legislature for the 2026, 2028 and 2030 elections before authority returns to the independent commission in 2030.
- Late-October polling from UC Berkeley IGS and PPIC shows a majority of likely voters favoring the measure, with strong partisan splits in support and opposition.
- Roughly 5.7–6.4 million ballots were already returned before Election Day, and officials urge voters to use drop boxes or vote centers by 8 p.m. rather than risk late postmarks by mail.
- Analysts report the plan could net Democrats up to five additional U.S. House seats and reshape districts in regions such as San Diego County and the Inland Empire.
- Initial results will post shortly after polls close at 8 p.m., with ballots postmarked by Nov. 4 accepted through Nov. 12, a signature cure deadline on Nov. 30, county certification by Dec. 2, and statewide certification by Dec. 12.