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Ballots have been mailed out to Californians for the upcoming Nov. 4 statewide special election to decide Proposition 50, a measure that would authorize temporary changes to the state congressional district maps.

If passed, Prop 50 would give California lawmakers temporary authority to redraw congressional district maps through 2030, sparking debate over fair representation and political control.

Conservative voters in Northern California fear that Proposition 50, a ballot measure to redraw the state’s U.S. House districts, will reduce their political power. Democrats assert it will counter an effort by President Donald Trump in Texas and elsewhere to gain more Republican seats through redistricting.

About 60% of likely voters in California support Proposition 50, Democrats' redistricting proposal that would change the state's congressional districts.