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The controversy extends into redistricting, with Prop 50 on the ballot—a measure some fear will further enable Newsome’s gerrymandering efforts. Currently, despite President Trump’s 38% share of California votes, Democrats hold 43 out of 52 House seats. If Prop 50 passes, it could entrench Democrat dominance by cherry-picking district boundaries, reducing Republican representation to a mere five seats.
The pattern of political manipulation is echoed by insights from Princeton University, which assigned California’s congressional map an “F-grade”—the worst gerrymandering in half a century. Critics argue that such manipulations effectively silence conservative voices and distort democratic fairness, further breeding public distrust.