California, Proposition 50 and Newsom
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California voters cast their ballots in favor of Proposition 50, which allows redistricting in the Golden State. The legislature, currently
Authorizes temporary changes to congressional district maps in response to Texas' partisan redistricting. Results last updated on Nov 4th at 4:04 PM .
California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a victory speech after voters were projected to approve Proposition 50 — a redistricting measure that could net Democrats five House seats.
Proposition 50, which is being pushed hard by Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), would pause the use of maps drawn by the nonpartisan California Citizens Redistricting Commission until 2031, and allow for new maps to be used that would help secure five additional Democratic seats in Congress. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m.
Of California’s 52 congressional districts, nine are held by Republicans. Prop 50 aims to shake this up, and in some cases, rather dramatically.
The state's top elections official Tuesday asked the Trump administration to point to proof that any irregularities exist.
California voters went to the polls to decide on a redistricting plan with national implications, but the campaign is shaping up to be a referendum on President Trump.