Prop 50: Californians will decide whether to redistrict during Nov. 4 election
Here’s where and when to vote in San Diego County during the upcoming election.
Written by Lauren J. Mapp, Edited by Kate Morrissey
Registered voters across the state have received mail-in ballots for the upcoming Nov. 4 election, during which they’ll decide whether to change the state’s congressional district maps.
Led by Gov. Gavin Newsom, Proposition 50 is a response to redistricting in Texas that makes Republicans more likely to secure seats in the 2026 election cycle.
Last month, Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a law redrawing Missouri maps. On Wednesday, Republican legislative leaders in North Carolina also drew new congressional districts in an effort to control one more seat.
A yes vote redraws the congressional district maps in California through 2030, making Democrats more likely to secure seats in areas currently represented by Republicans.
A no vote means nothing changes in California, but Democrats are likely disadvantaged in Congress due to map changes in Texas.
How to vote:
- Fill out your mail-in ballot and drop it in:
- A U.S. Postal Service mailbox;
- One of more than 140 official ballot drop boxes across San Diego County; or
- Your local voting location
- Or, visit your local voting location to vote in-person:
- Oct. 25-31: Some vote centers open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Nov. 1-3: All vote centers open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Nov. 4: Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Find your voting center and more local election information by visiting sdvote.com, and read the state’s official special election voter information guide at bit.ly/CAelectionguide2025.
