Just a reminder, or for those who are not aware.

On November 4, less than two months from now, California will hold a special election. The intention of this is to permit California to temporarily gerrymander its electoral districts in favor of Democrats to counter Texas gerrymandering its electoral districts in favor of Republicans. The change will be temporary, lasting for elections over the next six years before reverting.

Voting YES on Proposition 50 is to vote for the temporary change.

While this election is only happening in California, it is entirely possible that the outcome will affect whether or not the Democratic Party takes control of the House of Representatives nationwide in the midterm elections in 2026, which is probably the single largest check that can be placed on President Trump for the remainder of his term.

If you feel that it is important for the Democrats to take the House in 2026, then you may want to be sure to vote YES on Proposition 50.

Make sure that you are registered to vote. The last day you can register to vote is October 20. If you are registered to vote, you will recieve a ballot in the mail.

This is a way in which California residents may have an important effect on the path the country takes over the next several years.

  • tal@olio.cafeOPEnglish
    15·
    23 hours ago

    For those who are not enthusiastic about gerrymandering, I agree. That being said, this will be temporary. And I don’t see another action likely to be more effective.

    Nate Silver had an article a bit back also taking the position that gerrymandering isn’t a good thing, but that the redistricting is probably the correct move to take, given the situation.

    https://www.natesilver.net/p/democrats-can-win-the-redistricting

    • pc486@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      3·
      12 hours ago

      Gerrymandering is a terrible thing. I’ll be voting yes on prop 50.

      Why? Shelby County v. Holder. It gutted enforcement of the voting rights act. Texas, and other Confederate states, have eroded fair representation without repercussions.

      Until a new voting rights act is passed, we must do whatever’s necessary to retain reasonable representation. Failure to represent the people results in chaos, in our founding as well in France’s July Revolution and Britain’s Reformation.