Election Day: What is California Prop 50 and where to vote

Election Day: California Prop 50 and Voting Information

It's Election Day in California, and voters are casting their ballots in the Proposition 50 special election.

Prop 50 will give voters control over California's Congressional district lines. Republicans view it as a Democratic power grab, while Democrats see it as a necessary measure to counter Republican redistricting in Texas.

Voters can mail in or drop off their ballots and vote in person. Vote centers are open from 7 a.m., and anyone in line by 8 p.m. will still be able to cast their vote.

Leading up to the election, concerns have been raised about ICE agents being deployed to polling places, with Governor Newsom warning of possible immigration raids.

Newsom recently warned that ICE agents could be deployed to polling places amid immigration raids.

Author's summary: Californians vote on Prop 50 today.

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