California is gearing up for an election to decide whether the state will redraw congressional lines in an effort to help Democrats gain five more seats in the U.S. House. Here's what to know.

A statewide ballot measure dubbed Prop. 50 would make it easier for Democrats to win five congressional seats in the 2026 midterm election.

California state lawmakers who voted to put redistricting measure Proposition 50 on the ballot could be barred from running for office for ten years under a proposed ballot initiative.

There's one topic dominating California's election season this year: Proposition 50, an effort to redraw the state's congressional maps in order to create five new Democratic seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Ballots have been mailed out to Californians for the upcoming Nov. 4 statewide special election to decide Proposition 50, a measure that would authorize temporary changes to the state congressional district maps.

In 29 "Voter's Choice Act Counties," it's also possible to vote in person or drop off your ballot at a Vote Center beginning 10 days before the election. For this special election, that means Vote Centers open for early voting beginning on Saturday, Oct. 25.

A special election in California is heating up and could help decide who controls Congress. Here's what it means to vote "yes" and "no" on Prop. 50.

Golden State Democrats say they need more seats in Congress to counter Trump. Rural Republicans say they’re being silenced.