Turnout remains steady across Los Angeles as voters weigh Proposition 50 and local races in California’s statewide special election.

Proposition 50, the ballot measure overwhelmingly approved by California voters, could add up to five Democratic seats in California’s 52-member delegation. Here’s what this means.

California Republicans are blaming each other about their overwhelming loss on Proposition 50, the congressional redistricting ballot measure voters approved on Tuesday in an effort to counter President Trump's agenda.

A group of California Republicans on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit challenging the passage of Prop. 50, alleging the redrawing of the congressional districts to favor Democrats is unconstitutional as they say it increases the power of one racial group – Latinos – over the others.

The redistricting measure’s victory reshapes the fight for Congress, sets up the 2026 governor’s race and positions Newsom as a national Democratic leader ahead of a possible presidential run.

But if Prop 50 passes, constituents in cities like Downey, Bellflower, Lakewood and Santa Fe Springs would suddenly be led by someone they did not vote for: Republican congressman Ken Calvert. According to analyses performed by The Downballot. Zoom out to see other areas in California

In a landslide election, California voters approved Proposition 50, a ballot measure that reconfigures the state’s U.S. House map temporarily in response to Republican gerrymandering efforts in other states.

Even by the incendiary campaigns California is used to, Proposition 50 has been notable for its sharp attacks to cut through the dense, esoteric issue of congressional redistricting.