California, Proposition 50
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Prop 50 divides California city into 3 congressional districts
The impact of California’s newly approved Proposition 50 is already being felt across the country, as Democrats celebrate decisive wins and Republicans prepare legal challenges. And in one California city,
The five now-vulnerable Republican districts are currently represented by Reps. Ken Calvert, Doug LaMalfa, Kevin Kiley, David Valadao and Darrell Issa. Issa's Southern California district was the final seat Mitchell and his team were able to put together.
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California Voters Approve Congressional Redistricting Measure That Could Offset Expected Republican Gains in Texas
California voters approved Prop 50 on Tuesday night in a move that will allow the Democratic-controlled legislature to redraw the state's congressional districts.
A University of California Berkeley/IGS Poll suggests 60% of likely California voters support Proposition 50, while 38% oppose it. The breakdown was highly partisan, with 93% of Democrats saying they would choose "yes" and 91% of Republicans choosing "no."