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The memorandum discusses the City Council's recommendation to support Proposition 50, known as the Election Rigging Response Act, which is set for the November 2025 ballot. The proposition aims to replace California's congressional district maps with new maps drawn by the legislature in response to mid-decade redistricting efforts in Texas. The new maps would be used for congressional elections starting in 2026 until the California Citizens Redistricting Commission draws new maps after the 2030 U.S. Census. The memorandum outlines the context of the proposition and the importance of fair representation in the electoral process.
Key points
Proposition 50 is on the November 4, 2025 ballot.
It aims to replace California's congressional district maps with new maps drawn by the legislature.
The change is in response to mid-decade redistricting by Texas and other states.
New maps would be used for elections starting in 2026 until the 2030 U.S. Census.
The proposition expresses support for independent redistricting commissions nationwide.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: 10/28/25 25-1174 2.9 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: NORA FRIMANN City Attorney SUBJECT: PROPOSITION 50 NOVEMBER 2025 BALLOT DATE: October 24, 2025 RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution of the Council of the City of San Jose taking a position of support on Proposition 50 (“Election Rigging Response Act”), a state ballot measure that is qualified for the California special election on November 4, 2025. BACKGROUND In August 2025, the Texas Legislature passed a bill to complete an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting process which would adopt new maps for the 2026 congressional elections. In response, the California Legislature and Governor Newsom have called for a special election and placed Proposition 50, the Election Rigging Response Act, on the November 4, 2025, ballot. Proposition 50 would replace California’s current congressional district maps with new, legislatively drawn maps, in accordance with federal law. California would utilize the legislatively drawn maps for congressional elections starting in 2026 until the California Citizens Redistricting Commission draws new district maps, following the 2030 U.S. Census. On October 15, 2025,...
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This document is a resolution from the City Council of San Jose regarding Proposition 50, also known as the Election Rigging Response Act, which is set for a special election on November 4, 2025. The resolution expresses support for Proposition 50, which aims to replace California's current congressional district maps with new maps drawn by the legislature in response to mid-decade redistricting efforts in other states. The new maps would be used for congressional elections starting in 2026 until new maps are drawn after the 2030 U.S. Census.
Key points
Resolution No. from the City Council of San Jose regarding Proposition 50.
Proposition 50 is a state ballot measure for the California special election on November 4, 2025.
The resolution supports replacing current congressional district maps with new legislatively drawn maps.
The new maps are a response to mid-decade redistricting efforts in Texas and other states.
Proposition 50 would be in effect for congressional elections starting in 2026 until new maps are drawn after the 2030 U.S. Census.
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NVF:MDT:JMD 10/23/2025 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSE TAKING A POSITION ON PROPOSITION 50 (“ELECTION RIGGING RESPONSE ACT”), A STATE BALLOT MEASURE THAT IS QUALIFIED FOR THE CALIFORNIA SPECIAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 4, 2025 WHEREAS, Article I, Section 2, Clause 3, of the United States Constitution mandates a census to be completed every ten years; and WHEREAS, after the United States Census is completed, states typically draw new congressional district maps to reflect their number of House representatives and where each person lives, in a process known as “redistricting;” and WHEREAS, in August 2025, the Texas Legislature passed a bill to complete an unprecedented mid-decade redistricting process which would adopt new maps for the 2026 elections; and WHEREAS, lawmakers in other states, including Florida and Missouri, are considering similar mid-decade redistricting efforts which dilutes the representation of California residents in the United States Congress; and WHEREAS, the outcome of the 2026 elections for United States House of Representatives will determine control of Congress and shape critical policies affecting the nation, California,...