Hey California—election season is here, and even if your ballot looks short this year, it still matters. In fact, for many voters, there may be just one thing on it: Proposition 50—the redistricting measure.
So what is Prop 50?
It’s about how political boundaries are drawn—the lines that decide who represents us in Congress. The measure aims to change the process for how those districts are created and who gets to draw them.
Voting “Yes” means: You want California to redraw its congressional districts to give Democrats a potential advantage in the US House of Representatives. This would counter redistricting efforts in other states seeking to give Republicans an advantage.
Voting “No” means: You want California’s congressional district lines to remain the same, as they were drawn by the state’s nonpartisan citizen redistricting commission. This is likely to give Republicans redistricting in other states an advantage in the US House.
Redistricting shapes the power of your vote. That’s why it’s so important to understand what’s being proposed and to make your voice heard. Even if this is the only item on your ballot, your vote still counts. Local and state propositions like this one can have lasting effects on how democracy works in California.
So, take a few minutes to read up on Prop 50, talk with friends and family, make sure you’re ready to vote, and check out the Democracy Center’s 2025 Voter Guide below. The Democracy Center offers resources on how to educate yourself about your rights as a voter, how to cast your ballot, and where to find trusted information on issues that matter to our democracy. Because when we all participate—our voices, our votes, and our communities grow stronger.
Democracy Center’s 2025 Voter Guide
How and Where to Vote
LA County
Orange County
Information on Prop 50
Know Your Voting Rights:
You have the right to vote if you are:
- A US citizen living in California
- At least 18 years old
- Registered where you currently live
- Not serving a state or federal prison term for a felony conviction
- Not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court
Other Resources:
- Language Accessibility — California
- Asian Americans Advancing Justice — Voter Guide
- Same Day Voter Registration — California
Need Help or See Something Wrong?
If you or someone you know is prevented from voting or witnesses something unlawful, contact AJSOCAL for immediate support:
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