California's controversial plan to redraw its congressional maps mid-decade is among the most pressing issues discussed by  candidates in the 2026 gubernatorial race . Proposition 50, placed on the ballot by the state legislature for a November special election, would authorize California lawmakers to redraw the state's congressional districts before the 2030 Census. The redistricting effort, backed by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom,  would shift five of the state's U.S. House seats  to be more