San Mateo County supervisors approve resolution in support of Proposition 50

THE SAN MATEO County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution Tuesday declaring support for state Proposition 50, a ballot measure that would allow the temporary redrawing of congressional districts in California. 

Proposition 50, also known as the Election Rigging Response Act, was crafted by Gov. Gavin Newsom as a direct response to Texas’ congressional redistricting to favor Republicans. Proponents of Prop. 50 allege that Texas moved to gerrymander because Republicans believe they cannot do well in upcoming midterm elections in 2026, which could return power to Democrats. Backers of the proposition believe that it will give Democrats a level playing field when state representatives are elected to Congress.