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Schwarzenegger Urges Californians to Reject Partisan Redistricting

9/16/2025

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Arnold Schwarzenegger urged California voters to reject Proposition 50, which aims to redraw congressional maps.
He argued that the measure threatens democracy, stating, “Two wrongs don’t make a right.”
Schwarzenegger criticized Democrats for attempting to dismantle the independent redistricting commission established in 2008.
He called for political independence and condemned hyperpartisan gerrymandering from both parties.
Supporters claim Proposition 50 counters Republican redistricting in Texas.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger urged California voters to reject Proposition 50, which aims to redraw congressional maps.
He argued that the measure threatens democracy, stating, “Two wrongs don’t make a right.”
Schwarzenegger criticized Democrats for attempting to dismantle the independent redistricting commission established in 2008.
He called for political independence and condemned hyperpartisan gerrymandering from both parties.
Supporters claim Proposition 50 counters Republican redistricting in Texas.