California voters to weigh in on redistricting measure
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It's the final push for California's Proposition 50, a ballot measure backed by Gov. Gavin Newsom and other legislative Democrats that aims to redraw the state's congressional districts. On Monday, Gov. Newsom spoke at a rally in San Francisco on the eve of Election Day, rallying supporters.
Republican-majority cities of Santee, Ramona, and Poway could end up in Democrat-leaning districts for the first time in years if California voters approve Proposition 50.
This Election Day, Californians are casting their votes on Proposition 50, a ballot measure that puts forth a redrawn congressional map that could net Democrats five House seats.
California farmers and the state Farm Bureau are speaking out against Prop 50, warning it could dilute rural influence as Democrats seek to redraw congressional lines.
In the closing days of a special election on whether to remake California’s congressional districts, supporters and opponents of Proposition 50 have made a final push in San Diego County to sway voters on a ballot measure that could help decide control of Congress.
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If Californians vote in favor of the measure on Nov. 4, the number of Republicans in California's House — nine of 52 total members — would likely be cut in half.
Got questions about the election? The San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters outlines how Proposition 50 votes will be counted, with updates after Election Day.