California Voters Pass Prop 50, Punching Back at Trump in Gerrymandering Fight

The people of California dealt a huge counterpunch to Republican efforts to gerrymander their way to a 2026 midterm victory, voting overwhelmingly on Tuesday for new congressional maps that are expected to net Democrats an additional five seats in...

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s redistricting victory raises Democrats’ hopes for midterm elections

Democrats head into next year’s elections with a fighting chance to win back the US House of Representatives, after victories that showcase sharply different visions of the party as it seeks to claw back some power in a Washington dominated by...

California voters make opinions clear on possible Newsom, Harris presidential runs

'Fox News @ Night' panelists discuss California voters passing the congressional redistricting proposition. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! California voters gave the green light to Proposition 50, which allows the state to redraw its...

California passes Newsom's Prop 50 to allow Dems to wipe out GOP congressional seats

"Donald Trump poked the bear. And the bear roared back." On Tuesday night, California voters approved Proposition 50, a sweeping ballot initiative that could reshape the political landscape heading into next year’s fight for control of the US...

California redistricting will erase GOP gains from Texas redrawing its political maps

Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas’ political maps redrawn this summer at the behest of Donald Trump. Credit: Shutterstock / lev radin Republicans can say goodbye to the advantage they briefly gained through Texas’ controversial mid-decade redrawing...

Election 2025: A repudiation of Trump’s anti-worker agenda

In Washington and across the U.S., voters elected candidates proposing real solutions. Here are some selected results. SEATTLE, WA (November 5, 2025) — Pro-worker candidates swept elections around the country last night, a resounding defeat for...

California's Prop 50 Wins In A Blowout

There were still thousands of people standing in line last night, but news organizations called it a win for Prop 50 a minute after the polls closed. Via NBC News: California voters have approved a new congressional map drawn by state Democrats,...

California Passes Dem Redistricting Push

Voters in California on Tuesday approved Proposition 50, Governor Gavin Newsom’s initiative to counter Republican redistricting efforts in Texas and elsewhere. The proposition will temporarily bypass California’s independent redistricting...

Election 2025: What Happened?

How should we respond to the unpleasant but expected Blue Wave that washed over the country on Election Day, 2025? The first issue is clearly that the Republican Party has a turnout problem in off-year elections. A lot of the new MAGA Trump voters...

California GOP to challenge redrawn congressional districts approved by voters in Prop 50 redistricting measure

The California Republican Party said Wednesday it will sue to challenge the new congressional map approved by voters under Proposition 50. The Dhillon Law Group, Assemblyman David Tangipa (R-Fresno), and other California GOP leaders announced the...

California voters approve Prop 50 congressional redistricting measure

Unofficial results show 63.8 percent voting in favor – California voters approved Proposition 50, a measure concerning congressional redistricting, according to unofficial results from the California Secretary of State’s Office. As of 4:20 a.m. on...

California voters approve Prop. 50; Democrats make gains in 2025 elections

Democrats made signficant gains in Tuesday's elections, with Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan being approved by California voters along with winning the governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia. Reed Cowan and Anne Makovec report.

California Exempt Employee Wage Increases for 2026

Each year, California’s minimum wage rises, but along with hourly workers’ wages increasing, so too does the salary threshold for employees to be exempt from overtime. For an employee to be exempt from overtime under California law, their job must...

Election Results Send a Clear Message: Repudiation of Trump’s Corruption and Cruelty

Washington – Nov. 4 – Tonight’s most prominent and consequential election results from across the country all point to a clear and decisive repudiation of President Trump and his cruel, destructive agenda. For example: California: Voters...

Election results: Portland voters approve parks levy, Washington County levies pass

Portland-area voters mostly said yes to levies and bond measures meant to support parks, libraries, public safety and schools Tuesday night. In Portland, voters agreed to hike the city’s current parks levy by 75% to maintain existing parks and...

Election Results Latest: California Prop. 50

California voters passed Proposition 50, which temporarily redraws California's congressional district lines. The outcome marked a victory for Democrats and Gov. Gavin Newsom ahead of the 2026 midterm election. LOS ANGELES - UPDATE: Prop 50...

California voters approve redrawing voting districts. Will it tip the balance of power in Washington?

Christal HayesLos Angeles ShareSave Voters in California have approved a measure to redraw political lines to favour Democrats - launching a counterattack against similar efforts by conservative-led states in a nationwide battle for control of the...

Election Day Highlights Various Celebrations on November 4, 2025

San Francisco, California — November 4, 2025, marks not just Election Day but also a day filled with various celebrations and observances across the nation. As voters head to the polls, many Americans reflect on the importance of community and...

Election results are a quiet rebuke of Trump for many voters: poll

By LINLEY SANDERS, JOSH BOAK, and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump wasn’t on the ballot in Tuesday’s elections, but many voters in key races made their choice in opposition to him or considered...

How California voted on Prop 50. See county-by-county results

What to Know Prop 50 was the only question before voters in Tuesday's California special election. The measure asked the state's 23 million registered voters whether they authorize temporary changes to congressional district maps approved by state...