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Monterey County supervisors endorse Prop 50 for November special election
Summary
The Board of Supervisors voted to support Proposition 50, a legislatively referred constitutional amendment that would allow California to use a new congressional map in 2026 tied to Texas redistricting developments. The measure will appear on the 11/04/2025 special election ballot.
The Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to take a formal position in support of Proposition 50, a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on the November 4 special election ballot.
Proposition 50 would authorize the state to use a newly drawn congressional map for the 2026 elections in response to congressional redistricting action in Texas; supporters say the measure is a temporary fix to address recent interstate redistricting changes and preserve California’s voice in Congress.
Supervisor Reza Daniels moved the motion, Supervisor Alejo seconded and the board approved the position with four votes in favor and one abstention by Supervisor Church, who said he has a general policy of not having elected officials recommend how voters should cast ballots.
Supporters on the board said the measure is a response to extraordinary outside actions and argued the amendment provides a targeted remedy while retaining the state’s independent redistricting commission process for future cycles.
Why it matters: The proposition responds to recent redistricting developments outside California and could affect the state’s congressional map for the next federal election cycle. County leaders said the move is intended to inform voters and reflect the board’s view on the statewide ballot question.
What’s next: Monterey County Elections will handle the special election; the county has been allocated state funds to help administer the vote.
