"'They are trying to fight for democracy by getting rid of the democratic principles of California,' Schwarzenegger told hundred of students at an event celebrating democracy at the University of Southern California. 'It is insane to let that happen. The Hollywood action star turn Republican governor urged the students to vote against the redistricting measure, Proposition 50. The special election in November would redraw the districts and likely boost the number of Democrats California sends to Congress,"
"Schwarzenegger has long championed political reform. During his final year as governor, he prioritized the ballot measure that created independent congressional redistricting. Four former members of the independent commission were recognized by Schwarzenegger at the event. and he had lunch with them and members of the university's student government after the event. He said he grew interested in the esoteric process of redistricting when he was governor and realized that districts drawn by politicians protected their political interests instead of voters."
Arnold Schwarzenegger addressed University of Southern California students, urging a no vote on Proposition 50, California's proposed redistricting measure. He warned that replacing independent redistricting with partisan control would replicate gerrymandering practices and erode democratic principles. The November special election would redraw congressional districts and likely increase Democratic representation, an initiative backed by Governor Gavin Newsom to counter GOP-led redistricting in other states. Schwarzenegger recounted his long support for political reform, highlighted the independent commission he helped create, honored former commission members, and described how politician-drawn districts tend to protect political interests over voter interests.
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