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The race was quickly called in the measure's favor by election experts even as thousands of ballots remained to be counted across California.
California voters passed Proposition 50 on Tuesday, in a major win for Governor Gavin Newsom and the Democrats.
In a major win for Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats, the state can now adopt new maps with more blue-leaning districts.
Here’s how all 58 California counties voted on Prop 50, with around 75% of the vote in: Alameda - Yes, 79.9%. No, 20.1%. Alpine - Yes, 64.6%. No, 35.4%. Amador - Yes, 34.8%. No, 65.2% .
High-profile races are unfolding across the country on Tuesday, including New York City's mayoral election and governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia. In California, voters will consider a ballot measure that puts forth a redrawn congressional map that could net Democrats five House seats.
Millions of Americans, including in California, are set to lose their benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) starting Nov. 1 if a federal government budget deal is not reached.