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Palo Alto High School's Social Activism Publication

Anthro Magazine

Anthro Magazine

Chapin Walker

Chapin Walker, Staff Writer

Chapin Walker (class of 2027) …

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California voters approved Proposition 50 on Tuesday, allowing for the state to redraw its congressional districts, a major win for Democrats in the national redistricting battle. According to The Associated Press, the measure could give Democrats up to five additional U.S. House seats in the 2026 midterms, offsetting the Republican redistricting in Texas. Mid-decade redistricting is rare, as states typically redraw district lines only after the national census every ten years.

Palo Alto Voters React As California Approves Prop. 50

This measure gives Democrats a chance to offset GOP-led redistricting gains in Texas
Chapin Walker, Staff Writer
November 7, 2025
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