Prop 50 Approved In California, Opposed In Mother Lode
Proposition 50, a statewide Congressional redistricting measure, was approved in California with just under 64% of voters saying yes and slightly over 36% saying no.
Governor Gavin Newsom, who pushed the measure, proposed it to boost Democratic Congressional seats in response to redistricting actions in Texas to increase Republican seats.
In local areas, the results were opposite: in Tuolumne County, over 60% voted no, and in Calaveras County, over 62% said no.
As the state map shows, the measure was supported by more Democratic leaning coastal communities and opposed in the more conservative inland areas.
It allows for the temporary redistricting of Congressional maps for the elections in 2026, 2028, and 2030.
Author's summary: California approves Prop 50 with 64% yes votes.