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California voters head to the polls to decide anti-Trump, pro-Democrat ballot measure
California voters head to the polls Tuesday to decide the fate of Proposition 50, a ballot measure that would redraw California's congressional districts in an effort to boost the number of Democrats in the body and stymie President Trump's agenda.

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Democratic voters say California's Prop 50 gives them a way to 'counteract' Trump
California voters take up Democrats’ push for new congressional maps that could shape House control
California Voters Take up Democrats' Push for New Congressional Maps That Could Shape House Control
The national battle to control the U.S. House shifts to California on Tuesday as voters consider a Democratic proposal that could erase as many as five Republican districts and blunt President Donald...

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Both sides say democracy is at stake with Prop. 50 — but for very different reasons
California politicians host "Yes on 50" Rally in downtown Los Angeles
Three key races, California's map and the Trump factor - what to watch in US elections
Democrats around the country will be watching to see if his laser-focus on cost-of-living issues like rent, groceries and wages could serve as effective messaging in future races.

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No on Prop. 50, an attack on democracy in California
California leaders hope for high voter turnout for Prop. 50

Proposition 50 live election results: California voters to weigh in on redistricting measure

Proposition 50 is a ballot proposal appearing on California ballots that will determine whether the state will redraw its congressional voting districts to add as many as five Democrat-held seats to Congress.

Trump's tariffs have tested California. Now they'll test the Supreme Court

The case may determine whether the conservative-led court applies the same standards to presidents of both parties.

Election 2025 live updates: VA, NJ, CA voters to offer their feelings about Trump

Elections in New Jersey, Virginia, California and elsewhere are the first big opportunity since Trump's 2024 victory to gauge voter sentiment.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom pans Trump's nuclear testing directive: 'Weakness masquerading in strength'

In an interview with NBC News' "Meet the Press," Newsom said he didn't believe President Donald Trump would launch a nuclear weapon and called his rhetoric "performative."

California prepares for Trump ‘election watchers’: ‘We will be making sure they stay in their lane’

On Tuesday in California, voters will decide whether to move forward with plans to redraw the state’s congressional map in a move to counter Republican gerrymandering efforts elsewhere ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Gavin's big gamble: The California governor's redistricting battle with Trump sets up 2028

California's governor surged to the top of the Democratic pile by trolling Trump, but now comes the hard part of beating the president with voters.

Candidates make their closing pitches before Election Day in New Jersey and Virginia

The candidates for governor in New Jersey and Virginia crisscrossed their states in the final weekend of the 2025 campaign season, ahead of the first big elections since President Donald Trump’s victory in 2024.
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