According to a poll released last Thursday from the UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies, co-sponsored by the LA Times, six out of 10 likely voters support Prop. 50, the Nov. 4 statewide ballot measure that would redraw California's congressional districts and give Democrats a boost toward regaining control of the House.

The politically purple Inland Empire, home to a plurality of Democratic voters, was won by Trump in 2024. Passing the proposition could give Democrats another five House seats in California. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you’re still in the line to vote at 8 p.m., you can stay in line and still vote.

Meanwhile, in the same 20-year timeframe, Democratic registration in the county grew by nearly 15,000 voters overall, from 54,770 in 2005 to a low point of 49,692 in 2014 before surging and similarly leveling out at 69,572 today.

Eyewitness News Anchor Marc Brown sat down with political experts to discuss the November special election and the future of Prop 50.

Got questions about the election? The San Joaquin County Registrar of Voters outlines how Proposition 50 votes will be counted, with updates after Election Day.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday renewed his call for support of a ballot initiative that would redraw congressional voting maps in the state.

Even by the incendiary campaigns California is used to, Proposition 50 has been notable for its sharp attacks to cut through the dense, esoteric issue of congressional redistricting.