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California Ballot Could Shift Congressional Power Amid Trump Test

10/6/2025

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Newsom's Redistricting Push

A California ballot proposal to redraw congressional districts could add five Democratic seats and shift U.S. House control.
Governor Gavin Newsom frames the vote as a democracy test against Trump’s influence amid Texas GOP efforts.
Endorsements opposing the measure come from Barack Obama and Arnold Schwarzenegger, as turnout remains uncertain despite a 2-to-1 Democratic registration edge.

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Munger Opposes Redistricting

Charles Munger Jr. leads opposition to California Proposition 50, allowing mid-decade redistricting to favor Democrats.
He has invested over $30 million to defend independent redistricting reforms and spent $1.9 million on Schwarzenegger ads.
Common Cause California shifted from opposition to not oppose the measure, returning Munger's donations.
Munger's conservative giving draws charges of supporting a Trump agenda, which he disputes.

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Newsom's Redistricting Push

A California ballot proposal to redraw congressional districts could add five Democratic seats and shift U.S. House control.
Governor Gavin Newsom frames the vote as a democracy test against Trump’s influence amid Texas GOP efforts.
Endorsements opposing the measure come from Barack Obama and Arnold Schwarzenegger, as turnout remains uncertain despite a 2-to-1 Democratic registration edge.

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