California, Proposition 50
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Turnout remains steady across Los Angeles as voters weigh Proposition 50 and local races in California’s statewide special election.
California voters resoundingly approved Proposition 50, the ballot measure championed by Democrats to enact new congressional maps ahead of the 2026 midterms — a fight that became as much a referendum on President Donald Trump as a question of redistricting.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a rising star in the Democratic party, has a lot at stake in Tuesday’s election. In August, Newsom unveiled a proposal to redraw California’s congressional maps, calling
Governor Gavin Newsom on the passing of Proposition 50 and what it means for the state of California and Donald Trump’s presidency. Mark E. Potts is the senior editor for video at the Los Angeles Times.
Governor Gavin Newsom of California wins Proposition 50, shaping the future of Democratic congressional seats and his political ambitions.