{"id":2504317,"date":"2025-10-29T11:39:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T15:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-ready-to-claim-success-in-california-redistricting-measure\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T11:40:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T15:40:47","slug":"newsom-ready-to-claim-success-in-california-redistricting-measure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/newsom-ready-to-claim-success-in-california-redistricting-measure\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsom ready to claim success in California redistricting measure"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fnewsom-ready-to-claim-success-in-california-redistricting-measure%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2504317&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>California Governor Gavin Newsom is set to claim victory after successfully raising millions of dollars to support proposition 50, a democrat-backed <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >redistricting ballot measure<\/a> aimed at redrawing California&#8217;s congressional districts. The measure, which has garnered important financial support amounting to at least $129 million compared to $46 million raised by opponents, is expected to pass in the upcoming special election. High-profile endorsements, including former President Barack Obama, have boosted its popularity among Democrats.<\/p>\n<p>Polls indicate that 56% of likely voters support the measure, with strong partisan divides: 84% of Democrats are in favor, while 89% of Republicans oppose it. Despite opposition efforts, including from former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, Republican resistance appears to be waning due to lesser fundraising and mobilization.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Department of Justice has deployed election monitors to California, drawing criticism from Newsom who labeled it voter suppression, prompting the state to send its own observers. proposition 50 reflects a deeply partisan battle over redistricting,with significant financial and political resources invested,but is poised to succeed in shaping California&#8217;s political landscape.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Newsom ready to claim success after millions invested in California redistricting measure<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2385248\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/gavin-newsom\/\">Gavin Newsom<\/a>&lsquo;s (D-CA) Proposition 50, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/minneapolis-torpedoes-ballot-measure-designed-to-decimate-police-department\/\" title=\"Minneapolis Torpedoes ... Designed To Decimate Police Department\">ballot measure designed<\/a> to approve the Democrat-led agenda to redraw <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/california\/\">California<\/a>&lsquo;s congressional map, is poised to pass next week&rsquo;s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/special-elections\/\">special election<\/a> after supporters raised millions of dollars in donations.<\/p>\n<p>Democrats have rallied in full force behind Newsom&rsquo;s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/redistricting\/\">redistricting<\/a> ballot measure, raising significantly more money than Republicans who oppose it. Supporters have raised at least $129 million in contributions, while opponents have raised at least $46 million, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sfchronicle.com\/politics\/article\/prop-50-fundraising-spending-21123250.php\">according to<\/a> the <em>San Francisco Chronicle<\/em>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3867533\/maryland-senate-nixes-democratic-redistricting-plan\/\">Maryland Senate nixes Democratic redistricting plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3867544\/joe-concha-jack-ciattarelli-has-excellent-shot-to-win-election\/\">Joe Concha says Ciattarelli has a &lsquo;very excellent shot&rsquo; to win election<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3866032\/virginia-election-key-issues-what-to-know\/\">What to know about the issues dominating the Virginia election<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The flow of money has been so significant that Newsom told donors to stop contributing to the pro-Proposition 50 cause this week.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We have hit our budget goals and raised what we need in order to pass Proposition 50. You can stop donating,&rdquo; he said in an email.<\/p>\n<p>Since the governor announced the proposal in August, the measure has only increased in popularity among Democrats &mdash; <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RAhP_Hpmfpc\">receiving support<\/a> from former President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/barack-obama\/\">Barack Obama<\/a> and others.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the largest donations include $15 million from a Democratic super PAC, $12 million from former Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer, and $10 million from a lobbying group associated with billionaire megadonor <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/george-soros\/\">George Soros<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It appears the donations will pay off come Nov. 4.<\/p>\n<p>A <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ppic.org\/publication\/ppic-statewide-survey-californians-and-their-government-october-2025\/\">new poll<\/a>, published by the Public Policy Institute of California within a week of California&rsquo;s special election, shows 56% of likely voters saying they&rsquo;ll vote in support of the redistricting ballot measure and 43% saying they&rsquo;ll vote against it. Most respondents seem to have made up their minds on the measure, given that only 1% said they didn&rsquo;t know how to vote on the issue.<\/p>\n<p>The measure reflected a partisan divide, with 84% of Democrats saying they&rsquo;ll support the measure and 89% of Republicans, particularly in House GOP districts, saying they&rsquo;ll oppose it. Additionally, 55% of independents say they will vote yes.<\/p>\n<p>Regardless of political affiliation, roughly 70% of voters say the outcome of Proposition 50 is &ldquo;very important&rdquo; to them.<\/p>\n<p>Given the likelihood of the measure&rsquo;s approval by voters on Election Day, California Republicans are <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2025\/10\/28\/republicans-defeating-california-gerrymander-00624195\">reportedly retreating<\/a> from their anti-Proposition 50 campaign. This is demonstrated by the lack of money given to the cause in recent weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps the most outspoken critic of California&rsquo;s redistricting plan on the Republican side is former Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/arnold-schwarzenegger\/\">Arnold Schwarzenegger<\/a>, who launched his own effort to challenge gerrymandering on both sides of the political aisle.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/3864956\/trump-blasts-early-mail-in-voting-california-redistricting\/\">TRUMP BLASTS EARLY AND MAIL-IN VOTING, COMPLICATING CALIFORNIA GOP VOTER PUSH<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a> has largely sat out Newsom&rsquo;s plan to counteract Republicans&rsquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/texas-democrats-ask-for-aid-as-pressure-mounts-for-their-return\/\" title=\"Texas ... ask for aid as pressure mounts for their return\">mid-decade redistricting agenda<\/a>. Although Trump hasn&rsquo;t directly or explicitly endorsed either side of the ballot measure, the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/department-of-justice\/\">Department of Justice<\/a> deployed election monitors to California with the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/opa\/pr\/justice-department-monitor-polling-sites-california-new-jersey\">stated goal<\/a> of preserving election integrity.<\/p>\n<p>Newsom <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/gavinnewsom\/status\/1981893887460544737?s=46&amp;t=wjiWDhD7WaSqfSfZGiwlSw\">called the move<\/a> an act of voter suppression. In response to the Trump administration, California Attorney General Rob Bonta authorized the state&rsquo;s own observers to oversee the federal election monitors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Newsom poised for win after millions raised for redistricting<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2504318,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AP25242029709012.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[4045,3678,5894,16985,5440],"class_list":["post-2504317","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-california","tag-newsom","tag-politics","tag-redistricting","tag-success"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AP25242029709012.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2504317","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2504317"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2504317\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2504321,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2504317\/revisions\/2504321"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2504318"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2504317"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2504317"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2504317"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}