On this episode, the roles have shifted a little... Producer, Chavonne Taylor, steps into the host role to interview Los Angeles City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson about Proposition 50, the single item on California’s November 2025 special ballot.
At its core, Prop 50 would put new, temporary voting maps in place for the upcoming election — a direct response to efforts in Texas and other states to tilt congressional districts in President Trump’s favor. The measure has sparked confusion and misinformation, with some claiming it ends independent redistricting. In this conversation, we break down what Prop 50 actually says, why it’s temporary, how it connects to national politics, and what’s at stake for Black and Brown communities in California and beyond.
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Statewide Special Election – November 4, 2025
- Registration deadline: October 20
- Ballots mailed: October 6
- Ballot drop-off locations open: October 7
- Early in-person voting begins: October 25 (in all Voter’s Choice Act counties)
- Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked by: November 4 and received by November 12
Every active registered voter will automatically receive a vote-by-mail ballot. You can return it by mail, drop box, or directly to your county elections office.
For details, visit sos.ca.gov/elections or call 916-653-6814.
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