Redistricting Reform Is Just The Beginning!

The Governor has been fighting for redistricting reform since he took office in 2003 because the people of California want to make our state government work for them, not the politicians. Together we made this reform a reality in November by passing Proposition 11! 

Proposition 11 will create a 14-person independent citizens commission comprised of five Democrats, five Republicans and four individuals not registered as a member of either major party to draw district boundaries for the Senate, Assembly and Board of Equalization. The measure creates a more open and transparent redistricting process, takes the power to draw district lines out of the hands of lawmakers and puts into place a non-partisan process that requires respecting existing city boundaries, county boundaries and communities.

The passage of Proposition 11 is just the beginning. This year the Governor is committed to building on this success to pursue other reforms to California’s political system, including the passage Proposition 14 (Open Primary) this June. 

Proposition 14 will help stop partisan gridlock by giving Californians the right to vote for any candidate they choose in the primary, regardless of that candidate’s party affiliation. 

Proposition 14 will increase competition, reduce the influence of special interests and deliver better results in a less polarized Legislature. Coupled with the passage of Proposition 11, Proposition 14 will result in a less extreme Legislature that can find solutions to the state’s problems.