What to know about Poway's recall election

POWAY, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Tuesday, Nov. 4, is California’s Special Election Day. Voters will decide on the fate of Proposition 50, and San Diegans in District 2 will also have a special recall measure on their ballots.

Prop 50, brought forth by Governor Gavin Newsom in August, is part of the “Election Rigging Response Act.” It comes in the wake of Texas’ new congressional map, as advocated for by President Donald Trump, which gives Republicans more of an advantage in the 2026 Midterm Elections.

Supporters of Prop 50 argue it “evens the playing field” and puts the power back into the hands of voters. Opponents, however, refer to it as a “political power grab.” If passed, Prop 50 would add five more Democratic seats to the House of Representatives.

For Poway residents, there is an additional measure on their ballots. It is a recall measure for Poway Councilmember Tony Blain, who was recently charged with four felonies. These include perjury, asking for a bribe, soliciting a bribe, petty theft and destruction and removal of public papers.





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