California voters consider Proposition 50 to replace independent commission's congressional map with a Democratic-drawn one

California voters will decide on Proposition 50, a measure to replace the current independent commission-drawn congressional map with one drawn by Democrats. The Democratic-led Legislature placed Prop 50 on the ballot to counter Republican gerrymandering efforts in other states, aiming to shift five Republican-held seats to Democratic control. This measure, a response to national partisan redistricting battles, will be used for the 2026, 2028, and 2030 elections, with the independent commission regaining power in 2031.