This article originally published at California's Prop 50 flips the script, threatening Texas GOP's redistricting gains. Mamdani, who barely cracked 50 percent in his win, eschewed a call for unity, as is traditional after a contentious race, and instead leaned into an at-times thumping victory lap, leaving CNN’s panel a bit stunned

California Republicans appeared down but not out Wednesday after enduring a resounding defeat on Prop 50, handing Democrats a potential gain of up to five House seats in next years midterms and giving Gov.

Here’s how all 58 California counties voted on Prop 50, with around 75% of the vote in: Alameda - Yes, 79.9%. No, 20.1%. Alpine - Yes, 64.6%. No, 35.4%. Amador - Yes, 34.8%. No, 65.2% .

Recent Democratic victories have prompted public criticism and questions from high-profile conservative figures.

"The View" co-host Whoopi Goldberg said Wednesday that the Democratic Party must step aside to let candidates "shine" after recent wins in New Jersey, Virginia and New York elections.

A grab bag of strategies for mitigating the Democratic gerrymander includes a federal lawsuit and a return to the ballot.

During the primary elections in June, the two candidates running for governor who receive the most votes, regardless of party, will advance to the general election. By early May, California voters will receive their vote-by-mail ballots to cast their vote in the primary election.