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The effort, which could create five more Democratic-leaning congressional districts, aims to counter the passage in the red-state of Texas of a new map that aims to create up to five right-leaning House seats. Failure to approve the measure would be a stinging setback for Democrats.
Proponents and opponents of Proposition 50 reported raising more than $215 million as of Oct. 2, with much of the money being dished out to pay for a deluge of ads on both sides.
One of the two main groups countering Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Democrats is labeling its effort "Stop Sacramento’s Power Grab."
Also getting into the fight is former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the last Republican governor of California.
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Affordable housing is perhaps the most talked about campaign issue in New York City and voters will be asked two questions related to that issue when they walk into polling places on Tuesday.
Proposal 2 is framed as a way to "fast track" affordable housing in the city.
"This proposal would make two new processes to fast-track certain affordable housing projects," New York City’s election website says. "The first process is for publicly financed affordable housing projects. The second process is for affordable housing projects in the 12 community districts with the lowest rates of affordable housing development."
Proposal 4 in New York City is described by the collection committee as a vote to, "Establish an Affordable Housing Appeals Board with Council, Borough, and Citywide Representation."
"This proposal would change the current land use review process when the City Council rejects or changes an affordable housing project," the measure is framed.
"The proposal would create an Affordable Housing Appeals Board, made up of the local Borough President, Speaker of the City Council, and Mayor. The proposal would allow the Appeals Board to reverse the City Council’s decision with a two-to-one vote."
Housing is also the focus of Proposal 3, "where a Yes" vote "simplifies review for limited land-use changes, including modest housing and minor infrastructure projects" and a "no" vote is described as a vote that "leaves these changes subject to longer review, with final decision by City Council."
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