YES on Proposition 50

Vote YES on Proposition 50 — the Use of Legislative Congressional Redistricting Map Amendment — in California’s November 4 special election.

You can vote in person on November 4 or return your mail-in ballot, which you will receive in the next few days. Send your YES vote early so campaign volunteers can reach others who haven’t voted yet. This will be a very close race and every vote counts. Please make sure your voice is heard.

Why Proposition 50 Matters

Proposition 50, championed by Governor Gavin Newsom, is a necessary response to an unprecedented assault on fair representation in Congress. Recently, President Donald Trump urged the Texas legislature to redraw congressional districts to create five additional “safe” Republican seats — districts engineered to remove real electoral competition. Similar efforts have succeeded in Missouri and are underway in several other states.

Prop 50 provides California with a temporary, measured safeguard against these unprecedented actions. The new congressional maps, which has been drawn by the state legislature, will expire after the 2030 Census, when authority automatically returns to California’s independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. This ensures our state remains committed to fair, nonpartisan redistricting in the long term.

This initiative has earned support from much of California’s federal delegation — including U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Their backing underscores how much this measure matters nationally.

Not About Politics — About Balance

A YES on Proposition 50 is not a vote for or against Governor Newsom, nor about any future presidential race. It’s a vote to protect democracy and maintain balance in Washington. With Republicans holding only a narrow House majority, just a few districts could decide whether Congress once again acts as a check on executive power. According to election analysts, Prop 50’s proposed map could allow Democrats to compete for up to five additional seats, keeping Congress more representative and responsive to voters.

California Leads the Way

California has long been a leader in political reform and fair representation. Proposition 50 allows us to uphold these principles while responding proportionately to attacks on democratic norms elsewhere. The measure explicitly reaffirms California’s commitment to independent redistricting and calls upon all states to adopt fair and impartial mapping processes.

Take Action

Help protect fair representation:

– Vote YES on Proposition 50 — by mail or in person on November 4.

– Donate or volunteer at StopElectionRigging.com.

Together, Californians can once again lead the nation in standing up for fair maps, fair votes, and a fair democracy.

With hope,
The POD – Protecting our Democracy

Leslie Bhutani, Gary Bradhering, Michele Cuttler, Ann Daniel, Deborah David, Jill Finsten, Pat French, Martha Gabbert, Sheraton Kalouria, Beryl Kreisel, Dorothy Largay, John Lewis, Claudette Roehrig, Hon. Susan Rose and Nancy Sheldon.