Hands the power back to politicians to rig the system by drawing districts safe for their cronies and guaranteeing their reelection. That’s not democracy — that’s entrenchment.

Spends $280 million on a costly special election while California is facing a $20 billion budget deficit that cuts priorities like public safety and emergency services.  Plus the voter guide error will cost another $8 million in postage alone!

Instead of a bipartisan group of citizens drawn from everyday Californians drawing the district lines over a year with public hearings and input, Sacramento politicians rushed Prop 50’s maps through the State Legislature in just one week, with new districts that only benefit their own careers.

Allows gerrymandering, which disproportionately harms communities of color, reduces competitive elections, and erodes accountability. Strips constitutional protections that currently ensure communities are kept whole and that maps are not drawn to favor political parties or incumbents.