Proposition 50, California’s single ballot initiative this election season, aims to redraw congressional district lines outside the regular decade schedule. This initiative is seen as an attempt to counterbalance Republican efforts to engineer congressional seats in places like Texas. Critics suggest it is a partisan power play that could jeopardize 15 years of work to ensure fair and competitive congressional elections in California. The initiative’s success may be bolstered by Californians’ widespread dislike for Trump, potentially overcoming Republican opposition.