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California's Proposition 50: A $215 Million Battle Begins

10/7/2025

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Early voting has started in California for a special election on Proposition 50, potentially shifting redistricting power to the Democratic California Legislature.
Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, warns that failure to pass Proposition 50 could let Republicans dominate Congress.
Supporters and opponents have raised over $215 million combined, with large advertising campaigns. Arnold Schwarzenegger, former Governor, opposes the proposition.

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Early voting has started in California for a special election on Proposition 50, potentially shifting redistricting power to the Democratic California Legislature.
Gavin Newsom, Governor of California, warns that failure to pass Proposition 50 could let Republicans dominate Congress.
Supporters and opponents have raised over $215 million combined, with large advertising campaigns. Arnold Schwarzenegger, former Governor, opposes the proposition.