Voting in California? Here’s What Prop 50 Is All About

California voters will weigh Proposition 50 this fall. We’re sharing a voter guide from CalMatters to help you stay informed.

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This fall, all eyes are on California as voters decide whether to approve Proposition 50, a measure that would temporarily pause the state’s nonpartisan citizen redistricting commission and adopt new congressional maps for the next three election cycles.

To make sense of it, CalMatters created a voter guide that offers clear, in-depth breakdowns of what’s on the ballot. Whether you’re following California politics from afar or preparing to cast your vote, we hope this resource helps you stay informed. Explore the guide below.

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