EMILYs List Statement on California Passing Prop 50, Creating Five New Potential Flip Seats in the U.S. House

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Californians voted to pass Proposition 50, a ballot initiative to create new, emergency congressional maps in direct response to Donald Trump and Republicans’ unprecedented mid-decade redistricting scheme. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:

“California voters sent a clear message — Republicans won’t get away with manipulating the midterms in order to maintain their grip on power. Strong women leaders will be key to flipping the House districts drawn by Proposition 50. EMILYs List is already working with the women best equipped to win these districts, take back the majority, and put a stop to Republicans’ barrage of attacks on Americans’ lives.” 

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