Proposition 50 is not an organization but a significant California ballot measure, formally known as the Election Rigging Response Act, which appeared on the state’s special election ballot on November 4, 2025. It is a legislative constitutional amendment designed to address concerns about partisan redistricting at the national level, specifically in response to Texas’s controversial congressional map redraw that benefited Republicans. Proposition 50 proposes the temporary replacement of California’s current congressional district maps—originally drawn by the independent California Citizens Redistricting Commission—with new, legislatively drawn maps for the 2026, 2028, and 2030 elections. The measure is set to expire after the 2030 census, at which point the independent commission will resume its redistricting duties.
The initiative was fast-tracked through the legislature in August 2025, requiring a two-thirds supermajority in both chambers, which it achieved. The new maps are intended to counteract what supporters describe as an unfair Republican advantage in Congress, potentially allowing Democrats to gain up to five additional seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. Proposition 50 also calls for a nationwide commitment to fair, independent, and nonpartisan redistricting commissions, though it does not mandate federal action.
Notably, Proposition 50 has sparked intense debate and record-breaking campaign spending, ranking as one of California’s most expensive ballot measures, with over $139 million raised from both supporters and opponents. Key supporters include prominent Democrats, labor unions, and advocacy groups, while opposition comes from Republicans, some business leaders, and good government advocates concerned about politicizing the redistricting process. The outcome of Proposition 50 could have lasting implications for electoral fairness, political representation, and the balance of power in Congress, making it a pivotal issue for those interested in the intersection of business, technology, and democratic governance.