SANTA ANA, Calif. – At their Oct. 21 meeting, the Santa Ana City Council adopted a resolution in support of Proposition 50 (2025), the Election Rigging Response Act, a legislative California constitutional amendment authorizing temporary changes to congressional district maps in response to partisan redistricting, appearing on the Nov. 4, 2025, statewide ballot.
Mid-decade redistricting actions outside the normal census cycle, in states such as Texas, have prompted scrutiny and revealed the potential of political manipulation of representation.
Proposition 50 authorizes the temporary use of legislative redistricting maps, created under Assembly Bill 604, for California’s congressional elections in 2026, 2028 and 2030. These interim maps would apply only until the California Citizens Redistricting Commission resumes its duties following the 2030 Census. By adopting temporary maps under the Legislature’s authority, Proposition 50 provides a legal mechanism to preserve equitable representation in Congress and defend democratic integrity in the face of national redistricting shifts.
While the Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates that Proposition 50 will result in modest one-time costs to election offices, Proposition 50 aims to benefit the statewide community by safeguarding California’s fair representation in Congress.
Santa Ana City Council’s resolution in support of voting “YES” on Proposition 50 reinforces the City’s principles and aligns with broader statewide efforts to uphold democratic governance, ensuring that voters, not politicians, determine the outcomes of elections.
The statewide special election will take place on Nov. 4. Find your local polling location in Santa Ana with select voting centers opening Oct. 25 and more on Nov. 1. You may also drop off a Vote-By-Mail ballot at a drop box or Vote Center in the county by 8 p.m on Nov. 4. Learn more about how you can make your voice heard and preserve Californian voter representation during this special election.