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California’s political landscape exemplifies these shifts. Susan Crabtree reports that Proposition 50, a measure aimed at redistricting to favor Democrats, rapidly gained support—now looking likely to pass with around 57% support. The initiative seeks to reform district boundaries to prevent Republican gains, especially in a state where voting patterns favor Democrats due to comprehensive mail-in voting and high political spending, including heavy influence from figures like Gavin Newsom and major Democratic donors such as George Soros.