California Republican admits Trump causes a lot of 'turmoil' as he laments election loss

California Republicans are facing internal challenges following the approval of Proposition 50, which replaced existing redistricting maps with new ones drawn by the state legislature. This proposition, also known as the "Election Rigging Response Act," was widely supported by voters and will affect congressional districts from 2026 through 2030. For years, California Republicans, significantly outnumbered by Democrats, have felt their voices are not heard in the state. The passage of Proposition 50 has intensified this sense of political hopelessness for many Republicans. Joy Miedecke, a leader of a large Republican club in the Coachella Valley, worked unsuccessfully to defeat the proposition. She attributes her party's struggles to a lack of numbers and adequate funding to counter Democratic initiatives. Areas in the Coachella Valley, which have historically supported Republican presidential candidates, will now be represented by Democrats or placed in districts designed to favor Democratic candidates. Ken Calvert, a Republican representative from Indian Wells, stated that conservatives deserve to have their voices heard and not be marginalized by partisan redistricting. Political observers suggest that the California Republican Party... download the app to read more