Paul Mitchell, who created California's Democratic-friendly redistricting plan that helped the party win five House seats in the midterms, is now advocating against partisan gerrymandering. In a recent op-ed, he called for independent commissions to oversee redistricting and for Congress to set national standards. Mitchell acknowledged that while Proposition 50 was designed to benefit Democrats, it was a necessary response to Republican redistricting efforts. He believes that recent Republican losses may lead to greater support for redistricting reform.
Key facts
- Paul Mitchell designed California's redistricting plan that helped Democrats win five House seats.
- Proposition 50 was approved by California voters in November 2025.
- Mitchell advocates for independent redistricting commissions in every state.
- He suggests Congress should establish minimum redistricting standards.
- Mitchell has conducted over 100 redistricting efforts throughout his career.
A short AI summary in our own words. The reporting belongs to Fox News — Politics; we don't reproduce it.