Critically, the new California map would expire in 2030, at which point the state would redraw the lines through an independent redistricting commission. Some Democrats are already mobilizing around the gerrymandered map, starting to figure out who will run for the new blue districts, The New York Times reported.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has attracted support for his redistricting ballot measure from voters outside of California. He could reap the benefits for a 2028 presidential run.

How the Golden State votes on Prop 50 will likely impact which party retains control of Congress in 2026 and how Californians are represented in the nation's capital. Here's everything to know about the special election on Nov.

Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta told reporters it would be naive to anticipate that President Trump will accept the results of the Proposition 50 election.

Democrats accuse the Trump administration of voter intimidation, but Republicans say transparency is a good thing.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) said Monday that the state will monitor the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) election observers ahead of next week’s general election.  During a virtual news

California Secretary of State Shirley Weber outlined the state's preparations for next week's unusual statewide special election on Tuesday, addressing security measures, voter access and an escalating dispute over federal election monitoring as voters prepare to decide whether to temporarily hand congressional redistricting back to the Legislature.

Voters can find accurate information on elections and voting at the state secretary's website or at their county election office. The secretary's website includes the complete list of county election offices. Questions that the secretary of state's website can assist with include: