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Obama and Schwarzenegger Clash Over California Redistricting Measure

10/14/2025

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Barack Obama (former U.S. president) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (former California governor) campaign against California Proposition 50, a redistricting measure.
Obama says in an ad that Republicans would manipulate districts to gain power, urging support for Prop. 50.
Schwarzenegger opposes Prop. 50, having warned it could reverse progress.
Fundraising has surpassed $150 million combined, with potential effects on the U.S. House balance after 2026.

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Story summary

Barack Obama (former U.S. president) and Arnold Schwarzenegger (former California governor) campaign against California Proposition 50, a redistricting measure.
Obama says in an ad that Republicans would manipulate districts to gain power, urging support for Prop. 50.
Schwarzenegger opposes Prop. 50, having warned it could reverse progress.
Fundraising has surpassed $150 million combined, with potential effects on the U.S. House balance after 2026.