UDW Held Breakfast For Prop 50 Support

October 8, 2025

The United Domestic Workers Union (UDW) hosted a breakfast event for local pastors to build support for Proposition 50, also known as the Election Rigging Response Act. The proposition, sponsored by California's governor and passed by the legislature, would temporarily modify congressional districts to counter redistricting efforts in Texas that would increase Republican representation in the House. California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber and Assemblymember Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins emphasized the importance of voting in the November 4, 2025 special election.

Who is affected

UDW's 200,000 members who could be "adversely affected by Trump's cuts to social service programs"
California voters participating in the November 4, 2025 special election
People on parole, probation, or in local jails who now have voting rights
California congressional district boundaries and representation

What action is being taken

UDW is organizing informational events like the breakfast for pastors to build support for Proposition 50
California officials including the Secretary of State and Assemblymember are speaking at events to encourage voting for the proposition
The governor and legislature have already enacted the Election Rigging Response Act (Proposition 50)
UDW leaders are explaining the importance of the proposition to community leaders

Why it matters

Proposition 50 aims to counter redistricting in Texas that would increase Republican seats in the House of Representatives
The measure could potentially help "flip control of the House of Representatives"
If successful, it could help "reverse cuts to our critical programs" that would affect UDW members
The special election represents an opportunity for California to respond to redistricting efforts in other states

What's next

A special election will be held on November 4, 2025, for voters to decide on Proposition 50
If passed, California would "change its congressional districts on a temporary basis"
The districts would revert "back to the control of the Redistricting Commission after the 2026 MidTerm election"
No explicit next steps stated in the article beyond the upcoming election

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint