About the 2026 Midterms

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, California voters face a pivotal decision: whether to approve Proposition 50, the “Election Rigging Response Act,” calling for a special election to redraw congressional districts before the 2026 midterms. This unprecedented move—led by Governor Gavin Newsom—is positioned as a counterpunch to Republican gerrymandering efforts in states like Texas. If approved, it would temporarily shift redistricting power from the independent Citizens Redistricting Commission back to the Legislature, with the aim of rebalancing representation in Congress.

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Why This Matters

On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, Americans will head to the polls for one of the most consequential midterm elections in our nation's history. Every seat in the U.S. House, one-third of the Senate, and key governorships and state legislatures are on the ballot. With voting rights, reproductive freedom, immigration, and the future of our democracy at stake, the choices we make in 2026 will shape the path forward for decades to come.