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Prop. 50 Strikes a Chord for Democrats Nationwide

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 25: Election workers verify voter registration information on the first day of early in-person voting for Proposition 50 in Los Angeles, California, on October 25, 2025. (Photo by Grace Hie Yoon/Anadolu via Getty Images)

The countdown to Election Day is on. Tuesday, Nov. 4 is the last day for Californians to cast their votes on Proposition 50, a measure that would replace current congressional lines drawn by a nonpartisan citizens commission with a map favoring Democrats. Recent polls suggest it’s likely to pass, a change that could reshape California’s congressional map and potentially help Democrats in their bid to retake the House next year.

Marisa, Scott and Guy break down the strategy driving Prop 50 toward the finish line, and the national ripple effects it could have.

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