California Passes Prop 50, Allowing Legislature Redistricting

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Above: California Governor Gavin Newsom at the LA Convention Center on Nov. 1, 2025. Image copyright: Jill Connelly/Stringer/Getty Images

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Democratic narrative

California voters have delivered a crushing blow to Trump's power grab by passing Proposition 50, proving Democrats won't stand idly by while Republicans rig elections nationwide. This emergency response directly counters Texas Republicans' shameless gerrymandering that stole five House seats at Trump's demand, leveling the playing field for fair representation. The overwhelming victory shows Californians are fed up with Trump's assault on democracy and are ready to fight fire with fire to protect American values.

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Republican narrative

Proposition 50 represents nothing more than Newsom's expensive vanity project that strips power from independent redistricting and hands it back to partisan politicians. This costly scheme forces taxpayers to spend over $200 million on a special election just so Newsom can boost his presidential ambitions while abandoning California's award-winning redistricting reforms. The measure destroys the very principles of fair representation that voters embraced over a decade ago.

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