Overview
- At a United Domestic Workers event in San Diego, Gov. Gavin Newsom urged a yes vote and cast Prop 50 as safeguarding democracy and vulnerable residents.
- Prop 50 would authorize a mid‑cycle redraw of California’s U.S. House districts from 2026 to 2030 in response supporters link to Texas, with authority returning to the independent commission after the 2030 census.
- Voter interviews and recent reporting indicate the measure is on track to pass Tuesday after heavy pro‑Prop 50 fundraising and a special election cost approaching $300 million, with opponents scaling back efforts.
- Critics argue the proposal is a power grab that would nullify the commission’s current map and hand redistricting back to politicians.
- Supporters say a new map could help preserve California’s clout in Washington and potentially shift several House seats, though any gains remain projections.