California is on the frontlines of protecting democracy in the U.S. this year. With Proposition 50, California Democrats are standing up for fair maps, independent redistricting, and the right of voters to decide the balance of power in Congress. This is a model of leadership for the entire country!
MAGA bullies are spreading lies about the measure - and pushing their plan to rig the rules instead of winning more votes. If they succeed in California, it won’t stop there. California’s fight is democracy's fight, and we need Democrats abroad everywhere to step up.
Take Action Now:
One or all of these actions would be wonderful to have your help with:
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Sign up to phonebank: we have thousands of California voters abroad to reach, and every call counts. https://www.democratsabroad.org/phonebanking
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Donate to support our outreach: just $10 supports 17 calls to voters to help make sure they are ready to vote this fall. https://www.democratsabroad.org/donate
- Reach out to every California voter you know abroad: family, friends, colleagues - and make sure they’re ready to vote. Please ask that they go to votefromabroad.org and request their ballot. That way they can receive their ballot by email and send it back by e-fax rather than postal mail.
Why This Matters
Republicans are plotting a hostile takeover of Congress, not by earning votes, but by changing the rules. Proposition 50 stops their power grab and protects fair elections in California. The outcome will shape the balance of power nationwide.
✅ FACT: Proposition 50 is fair and proportional. It provides emergency maps ONLY because Republicans pushed forward their power grab.
✅ FACT: The measure puts the power in voters’ hands to approve emergency congressional district maps.
✅ FACT: Gov. Gavin Newsom and California Democrats are making sure the 2026 midterms are conducted without an unfair Republican advantage.
✅ FACT: Proposition 50 reaffirms California’s commitment to independent redistricting — and it automatically expires in 2030 after the next census.
Here’s the bottom line: California refuses to play by Donald Trump’s playbook.
Trump and MAGA Republicans want to erase Democratic voices in Congress by banning vote-by-mail, redrawing districts, and undermining fair elections. Voting YES on Prop 50 is how California voters stand up and say NO to rigged rules.
📢 Spread the Word
Share this message with your California network abroad — and post on social media to make sure the truth about Prop 50 cuts through MAGA misinformation.
Sample Post:
California voters abroad: MAGA Republicans are trying to rig the rules. Prop 50 keeps elections fair and protects our voice in Congress. Sign up to phonebank, donate, and reach every CA voter you know! #YesOn50 #CADemocratsAbroad
📍 Local Elections
There are many local elections in California - and in other states - this year as well! Check your eligibility to vote in your local elections here: https://www.votefromabroad.org/states and request your ballot at www.votefromabroad.org.