The Election Rigging Response Act

In a special election slated for November 4, 2025, California voters will decide the fate of Proposition 50, a measure that proposes a temporary shift in the state's congressional redistricting process. If passed, this constitutional amendment would grant the state legislature the authority to redraw congressional district maps for the 2026, 2028, and 2030 elections. This move is a direct response to recent redistricting efforts in Texas, which proponents of Proposition 50 argue were politically motivated to favor one party. The proposition aims to counteract what its supporters see as partisan gerrymandering by allowing for a one-time legislative redraw of districts, with the stated goal of creating a more equitable electoral map.

Explore the Current and Proposed district maps to see the potential changes from Proposition 50. Click any district to view its statistics, or use the search bar to check how an address would be affected.

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Campaign Finance

This section provides a comprehensive look at the campaign financing surrounding Proposition 50, detailing the activity of all recipient and independent expenditure committees involved in supporting or opposing the measure. All records are sourced and processed from CAL-ACCESS, the official campaign finance portal of the California Secretary of State. The included data covers all contributions made to recipient committees from January 1, 2025, onward. For in-depth information, follow the links provided for each committee and donor listed below. To ensure complete transparency, every individual contribution entry greater than $5,000 links directly to the original filing on the Secretary of State's website, allowing for easy verification.

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Top Donors

In Support

1.HMP
2.Fund for Policy Reform
3.Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
4.California Teachers Association (CTA) and California Retired Teachers Association (CalRTA)
5.California Nurses Association (CNA) PAC
6.National Education Association (NEA) and Affiliated Entities
7.Michael Moritz, Venture Capitalist @ Sequoia Capital
8.American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
9.Reed Hastings, Chief Executive Officer @ Netflix, Inc.
10.Democratic Governors' Association

In Opposition

1.Charles T. Munger, Jr.
2.No on Prop 50 Congressional Leadership Fund
3.Kevin Mccarthy For Congress (Fec Id #C00420935)
4.Thomas M. Siebel, Chairman @ C3.Ai, Inc.
5.Jim Jordan For Congress (Fec Id #C00416594)
6.Ken Calvert
7.Douglas M. Leone
8.Redding Rancheria - A Federal Tribal Government
9.Vince Fong
10.Young Kim For Congress (Fec Id #C00665638)

Top Committees by Money Raised

In Support

1.Newsom's Ballot Measure Committee; Yes on 50, The Election Rigging Response Act
2.Progressive Era Issues Committee
3.Advocacy Action Fund, Inc.
4.Newsom'S Ballot Measure Committee; Hawaii State Conference Of The Naacp Issues Pac Committee'S Top Funder: Yes On 50, The Election Rigging Response Act, Governor
5.Yes On Prop 50 Sponsored By Oc Action
6.California for All of Us - McKinnor Ballot Measure Committee
7.Faith Votes Yes on 50 (Ballot Measure Committee)
8.Everyday People Vote Yes on 50
9.For the People Fund, Yes on 50
10.Givegreen United Action Supporting Yes On 50 (Federal Pac Id # C00802389)

In Opposition

1.Hold Politicians Accountable
2.No on Prop 50, Stop Sacramento's Power Grab
3.Californians For Election Fairness Opposing Prop 50
4.Spirit of California
5.Mark Meusers Ballot Measure Committee Opposing Proposition 50
6.Chinese Americans For The Constitution - No On Prop 50

Intended Effect of the Proposal

The proposal is meant to offset the effects of the redistricting effort led by Texas Republicans at the urging of President Trump. In the 2024 Congress election, Texas Republicans won 25 out of Texas' 38 congressional seats. After redistricting, they hope to gain five additional seats, for a total of 30.

California Democrats won 40 of California's 52 seats in 2024. The proposal is designed to net them 45 seats in 2026.

Legislative History

The path to placing Proposition 50 on the ballot was paved by three key pieces of legislation passed by the California State Legislature. The first, Assembly Constitutional Amendment 8 (ACA-8), serves as the legal foundation for the proposition, proposing the amendment to the state constitution that would temporarily suspend the authority of the Citizens Redistricting Commission for congressional districts. The second, Senate Bill 280 (SB 280), established the special election itself and the procedures for it to be held. Finally, Assembly Bill 604 (AB-604) contains the specific new congressional district maps that would be implemented if voters approve Proposition 50. Together, these three bills represent a concerted effort by the state legislature to address what they perceive as a threat to fair representation stemming from redistricting actions in other states.

If you are an eligible California voter, and would like to check your voter registration or register to vote, you may do so online at the Secretary of State's voter registration website.