League of Women Voters of California Position on Proposition 50
Vote by Mail ballots will come starting October 6.
Be prepared. Click here to see the complete statement that explains our neutral position, provides context for that position, and shifts the focus to empowering California voters.
Early in the process, before the ballot language was written, we, along with several other good government groups, issued independent statements opposing mid-cycle redistricting. This was consistent with the League’s long-standing positions at both the state and national level.
Since then, and on the heels of Texas’ decision, California Governor Newsom and the legislature moved forward to do mid-cycle redistricting. The ballot measure language has been finalized. While the process for the redistricting in California differs from what is happening in Texas, LWVC recognizes the importance of staying aligned with our national League and also with state and local Leagues, such as in Texas, that are, or may soon be, in court challenging unfair maps.
With these factors in mind, LWVC does not take a position on Proposition 50. |