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California’s Proposition 50 has ignited a high-stakes, big-money brawl over mid-decade redistricting, saturating screens with ads before the Nov. 4 special election. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s committee reports raising more than $116 million, fueled by labor unions and national Democrats — including $15 million from House Majority PAC — with major checks from George Soros and Tom Steyer. Opponents led by Charles Munger Jr., the Congressional Leadership Fund and the state GOP have poured in millions. The measure would redraw the nation’s largest House delegation, potentially adding up to five Democratic seats, while critics warn it undermines California’s independent commission.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.