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It is up to Californians to say NO to Gerrymandering
Make a difference for Health Rights and MAHA!
Register and Vote NO on Prop 50



What Prop 50 Would Do

If passed Proposition 50 would authorize newly drawn congressional district maps in California to be used beginning in 2026, temporarily bypassing the independent California Citizens Redistricting Commission (CCRC). These maps would apply to the 2026, 2028, and 2030 U.S. House elections, after which redistricting authority would return to the CCRC following the 2030 Census. ( [link removed] [[link removed]] )

A YES vote approves these new, politically drawn maps.

A NO vote keeps the independent, commission-drawn maps in place.



Background: Why Now — The Texas Trigger & Political Context
Prop 50 is being pushed as a response to Republican-led redistricting in Texas, where GOP lawmakers began a rare mid-decade map redraw aimed at gaining seats ahead of 2026. But unlike California, Texas’s maps are always drawn directly by its Legislature, not by a voter-approved independent body, so the situations aren’t equivalent: California would be suspending its nonpartisan process to allow a partisan one, while Texas has never had an independent system to redraw their maps.

Governor Newsom argues California must “counterbalance” that move, but adopting the same partisan tactic undermines the nonpartisan system California voters established.



How Redistricting Works in California and the Role of the Independent Commission
In 2008, California voters passed Proposition 11 (the Voters FIRST Act), removing the Legislature’s control over state-level redistricting and giving that power to a citizen commission. In 2010, Proposition 20 expanded that authority to Congressional districts.

The California Citizens Redistricting Commission (CCRC) consists of 14 members - 5 Democrats, 5 Republicans, and 4 independents - selected by the State Auditor’s office under strict eligibility and anti-partisanship rules. The Commission follows ranked constitutional criteria: equal population, compliance with the Voting Rights Act, contiguity, preserving communities of interest, and minimizing divisions of cities and counties.

In 2021, the CCRC certified the current maps now in use. ( [link removed] [[link removed]] )

Prop 50 would temporarily override this voter-approved system and replace citizen oversight with partisan control.



Why Prop 50 Is a Partisan Power Grab — Not a Fair Fix
The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) found that the current maps are relatively fair by multiple metrics — evidence that the existing system works. ( [link removed] [[link removed]] )

The proposed Prop 50 maps were drawn by Democratic consultants, not an independent body.

Currently, Democrats hold 43 of California’s 52 seats (≈82.7%), while Republicans hold 9 (≈17.3%). In the 2024 presidential election, Kamala Harris received 58.5% of California’s vote; Donald Trump, 38.3% — already a strong Democratic tilt.

Analysts expect Prop 50’s maps to further expand that advantage by up to five additional seats, potentially unseating GOP incumbents Doug LaMalfa (CA-1), Kevin Kiley (CA-3), and Ken Calvert (CA-41), while making David Valadao (CA-22) and Darrell Issa (CA-48) toss-ups. Note: Senator Pan has already thrown his hat in to try to defeat Kevin Kiley!

If enacted, Democrats could hold 48 of 52 seats (≈92.3%), far exceeding their statewide vote share. These changes would amplify partisan imbalance and erode public trust.

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If the independent process can be suspended for partisan gain, the precedent endangers future fairness and democratic legitimacy.

Why Democrats Should Oppose Prop 50

* True democracy depends on checks and balances — not short-term political advantage.
* Weakening the independent system invites future retaliation when power shifts.
* Changing maps mid-cycle undermines voter confidence and the integrity of elections.

Why Republicans Should Oppose Prop 50

* California Republicans are already underrepresented in Congress; Prop 50 would worsen that imbalance.
* It reduces electoral competitiveness and entrenches one-party dominance.
* It sets a dangerous precedent allowing majorities in any state to rewrite rules midstream.



Bottom Line
Prop 50 is not a defense of democracy — it’s an attempt to override a system designed by voters for fairness and accountability.

No matter your party, fair representation should never be up for grabs.

Protect the independent commission — Vote NO on Prop 50.



Action Steps — What You Can Do
Check if you are registered to vote: CA Voter Status website [[link removed]] ( [link removed] [[link removed]] ) - you should have received your mail-in ballot

✅ Vote NO on Proposition 50

✅ Share this information with friends, family, and community groups



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