A panel of federal judges upheld California’s voter-approved redistricting plans that will temporarily redraw districts to favor Democratic districts. The measure, known as Proposition 50, was introduced in mid-2025 as a response to a redistricting effort in Texas that favored Republicans. This decision comes two months after a federal three-judge panel ruled to deny Texas’ […]
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Proposition 50 remains in effect following federal Texas map ruling
A three-judge federal panel ruled to deny Texas’ new congressional map, citing issues with racial gerrymandering, while California’s Proposition 50 was overwhelmingly passed, in response to Texas’ redistricting efforts.
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Where to cast your vote on Proposition 50
California’s statewide special election for Proposition 50 will happen this Tuesday. The ballot will ask for a single yes or no vote on the proposition, which would temporarily redistrict California’s congressional maps. READ MORE: Gerrymandering or safeguard? The political clash over Proposition 50 Residents can vote in person on Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to […]
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San Luis Obispo court rules to keep new redistricting map after challenged for gerrymandering
Audio: Lauren Boyer The county’s newly implemented redistricting map will not be overturned after being challenged for alleged gerrymandering and unfair voter representation, Judge Rita Federman ruled late on Feb. 9. In her briefing, Federman outlined the reasons for keeping the new map. She said she recognized the “time constraints” to instate a different map […]
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Lawsuit against new county redistricting map has first court hearing, claims gerrymandering
A resident coalition and the County of San Luis Obispo debated the county’s new redistricting map over the question of gerrymandering and voter representation in court Wednesday. The new map was approved in a 3-2 vote in December 2021, as previously reported by Mustang News. The SLO County Citizens for Good Government filed a lawsuit […]
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Redistricting San Luis Obispo: The political implications of the county’s new representation layout
The San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to adopt a redistricted map of the county last month. In the 3-2 vote, the three republicans — John Peschong, Lynn Compton and Debbie Arnold — voted to approve the new map, and the two democrats — Bruce Gibson and Dawn Ortiz Legg — dissented. […]