‘We are doing something to fight back’: CA Lt. Gov. on state’s redistricting vote

California Proposition 50 & Redistricting - Prop 50 aims to redraw California's 52 congressional districts, potentially giving Democrats five more House seats [1] - The initiative is a temporary measure with a sunset in 2030, coinciding with the new census [14] - Four states have enacted redistricting laws, with California and four others seemingly on track, and five more considering it [10] - A New York Times analysis suggests a domino effect could lead to a net gain of two to six seats for Republicans [11] Voting & Election Integrity - Approximately 30% of registered voters had already returned ballots early [4] - California has a sophisticated, accurate, and reliable voting system with same-day voting [5][6] - The state will have its own people on site to ensure the right to vote is protected and every vote is counted, in response to potential DOJ election monitors [7] - The main role of state election observers is to ensure people can register and vote without interference [9] Political Context & Allegations - The President claims the voting is rigged and mail-in voting is under serious legal and criminal review [1] - The Lieutenant Governor characterizes the President's claims as a desperate plea from someone trying to take food away from children [3] - Republicans have been working on voter suppression and gerrymandering for years [13] - Prop 50 is a response to the President's alleged demand for Texas to engage in more gerrymandering [14]