Proposition 50, California 's redistricting plan to get more Democratic representatives, is likely to pass, recent polls have indicated. According to polling conducted over the last two months, voters are likely to pass an amendment put forth by California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, that would temporarily revise its congressional map , in a move expected to boost Democrats in future elections . Newsweek reached out to the California GOP by email and left a voicemail at Newsom's office