California voters approve Prop 50 to redraw congressional maps for 2026

California voters approved Proposition 50, a measure supported by Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats, to redraw congressional districts in favor of Democrats for the 2026 midterm elections, aiming to counteract Republican-favored redistricting in other states. The measure replaces the current maps with new ones crafted by the legislature, targeting five Republican-held districts, though no guarantee of electoral success is assured. The decision has sparked mixed reactions, with supporters viewing it as a defense of democracy and opponents criticizing it as gerrymandering.