THIS ISN’T POLITICS AS USUAL Voter Info
EMERGENCY FOR DEMOCRACY
THIS ISN’T POLITICS AS USUAL
Donald Trump and Texas Republicans are making an unprecedented power grab to steal congressional seats. They’re rigging the 2026 election before voting even begins. Texas approved their redistricting without voters.
Other Republican states are following suit. They want to steal enough seats to control Congress regardless people’s vote.
If Californians don’t act now, Donald Trump will seize total power for two more years.
California (CA) has a duty to defend democracy. To do that, we can’t unilaterally disarm or fight with both hands tied behind our backs. When Trump tries to rig elections, we must fight back with every legal tool available. Republicans have shown no respect for the will of voters.
The Prop 50 measure draws fair maps, drawn by a professional redistricting consultancy firm. The maps represents California’s diverse communities. They ensure our voices aren’t silenced by Republican gerrymandering in other states. In fact, these temporary maps split less communities than the Citizens Redistricting Commission of 2020 maps.
Commons Cause (CC) and the League of Women Voters (LWV) maintain a neutral position on Prop 50. They recognize a “No Vote” endangers democracy in all 50 states. The Billionaire funder of “No on Prop 50” knew of the CC and LWV statement that rejected a coalition for “No on Prop 50.
Important Links:
o CA Redistricting Commission: https://wedrawthelines.ca.gov/final-maps/final-maps-report/
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o CA Democratic Party Prop 50 information: https://stopelectionrigging.com
o CA Placer County Democratic Party: https://www.placercountydemocrats.org
FAQ: California’s Emergency Redistricting Plan
"Election Rigging Response Act"
Q: Why is Governor Newsom proposing a redistricting ballot measure?
A: To counter Republican-led gerrymandering efforts—especially in Texas—aimed at gaining House seats before 2026.
Q: What’s the emergency?
A: Donald Trump and Texas Republicans are making an unprecedented power grab to steal congressional seats and rig the 2026 election before voting even begins. Other Republican states are following suit.
Q: Why does California have a duty to act?
A: California has a duty to defend democracy. We can’t unilaterally disarm or fight with both hands tied behind our backs. This is democracy’s best bet against partisan power grabs.
Q: What does the measure propose? A: The Election Rigging Response Act would:
Level the playing field, ensuring the 2026 mid‑term elections are conducted on a level playing field without an unfair advantage for Republicans.
Give voters the power to approve emergency congressional maps by special election.
Be fair and proportional—maps counter Republican gerrymandering like Texas as they move forward with their power grab.
Be temporary, with maps expiring in 2030, while reaffirming the California Citizens Redistricting Commission’s authority post‑2030 census.
Q: Who supports the plan? A: Leading supporters include:
Governor Gavin Newsom
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries
Speaker Nancy Pelosi
California Labor Federation, California Teachers Association, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, SEIU California
Q: What’s the timeline and process?
A: Voters decide on November 4 (special election). If passed, emergency maps apply for 2026, 2028, and 2030 elections.
Q: What’s at stake in 2026?
A: Democracy. Redistricting could be the difference between checking Trump’s power or handing him a blank check.
Q: What can I do? Spread the word. Support the campaign. Vote on November 4 election.
o CA Placer County and State Democratic Party Prop 50 information -
o https://www.placercountydemocrats.org/2025-special-election
