​In this Edition of the Siskiyou Democrats Grassroots News...

• There is a very important special election on November 4th where Californians will be responding to Trump's gerrymandering request of red states.  This is a VERY short campaign timeline, so we will need all of you to help us pass Prop 50. 

• We have our Siskiyou Democrats Annual Fundraising Dinner on Saturday, September 27th, and you can purchase tickets through the link below.  

• We have two Siskiyou Democrats Food Collection Drives - September 13th in Mt. Shasta and October 4th in Yreka and we hope you can help your neighbors! 

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Vote YES on Proposition 50:
The Election Rigging Response Act

 
California is fighting back against TRUMP'S gerrymandering.  We have the opportunity on November 4th to pass Proposition 50, which will respond to the gerrymandering occurring in red states at the request of Donald Trump.  Prop 50 is our opportunity to fight back! Read Proposition 50 Q & A below! 
 
Many of you may have already received several mailings from Republicans who are against passing this proposition.  They are fighting the passage because they want to retain power in Congress and the only way they can is to rig the election.  Several red states (eg. Texas, Florida, Missouri) are currently planning to or have changed congressional district boundaries to add Republican "safe" seats. 

What are we planning to do?  We will work to get the word out to voters about the upcoming special election and let them know the importance of passing Prop 50. In Siskiyou County, we plan to knock on doors in Yreka, Montague, Mt. Shasta, Weed, Dunsmuir and McCloud during September and October.  Ballots will be mailed around October 6th and we need to encourage voters to return their ballots. 

What can you do?  To assist in passing Prop 50, here's what you can do:

1. Knock on Doors: We will be canvassing in north and south county for five weekends- Saturdays and Sundays - September 13/14, September 20/21, October 4/5. October 11/12 and October 18/19.  We will meet at 10:00am each of these days at Ray's Foods in Mt. Shasta and the YMCA in Yreka.  You can sign up to canvass through Mobilize (or you can show up at these locations) for training and a canvassing assignment:

Mt. Shasta Signup Link       Yreka Signup Link

2. Share Information to Your Friends and Family:  At the end of this email are frequently asked questions that you can share with your friends and family (or you can just forward this email).  If you are on social media, you can provide information and encourage everyone to vote YES on Prop 50.  There is also a website on the Proposition you can access here: stopelectionrigging.com.

3. Participate in a Prop 50 Phone Bank:  The California Democratic Party and other Democratic groups are setting up phone banks using Mobilize.com.   Here is a link: California Prop 50 phone banks 

4. Support the Prop 50 Campaign:  There are Republican billionaires who are working hard to defeat Prop 50.  If you can, consider making a donation to help offset the costs of printed materials and advertising.  Here's the donation link to Stop Trump from Rigging the 2026 Election.

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Get Your Tickets Today!  
Siskiyou Democrats Annual Fundraising Dinner
Saturday, September 27, 2025 @ 5pm

Please join us and meet your fellow Siskiyou Democrats at our annual fundraising dinner!  It will be held at the Sons of Italy Hall, 155 Clay Street, Weed on Saturday, September 27th beginning at 5pm. 

There will be a great tri-tip and chicken dinner provided by Smoked Tomato Pie (Yreka) as well as a dessert dash, silent auction and no-host beer and wine bar.  The funds raised will support local Democratic candidates locally and beyond, help us pass Prop 50, and promote Democrats in Siskiyou county.

Our keynote speaker, Sue Hilderbrand, Organizing Manager for the California Democratic Party, will provide us with information on Prop 50 and other state party activities.  In addition, Jim Salegui, District 1 Congressional candidate will be speaking.

To attend the dinner, you can purchase tickets through ActBlue: 9-27-25 Siskiyou Democrats Dinner  or you can mail your check for $40 per person to Siskiyou Democrats, PO Box 4, Mt. Shasta, CA 96094.  

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Two Upcoming Siskiyou Democrats
DRIVE-THRU Food Collection Drives
Mt. Shasta
Saturday, September 13th 9am to 2pm
at Market Place Insurance Parking Lot
425 South Mt. Shasta Boulevard, Mt. Shasta
Benefits Siskiyou Food Assistance and Siskiyou Community Resource Collaborative
 
Yreka
Saturday, October 4th 10am to 2pm
at Habitat for Humanity Parking Lot
311 South Main Street, Yreka
Benefits the Yreka Food Bank and the Siskiyou Community Food Bank 
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Q&A on Proposition 50:
The Election Rigging Response Act

 
Q: Why is Governor Newsom proposing a redistricting ballot measure?
A: To counter Republican-led gerrymandering efforts—especially in Texas—aimed at gaining House seats before 2026. Newsom’s plan allows California to adjust its maps if GOP states rig theirs.
 
Q: What’s the emergency?
A: Donald Trump and Texas Republicans are making an unprecedented power grab to steal congressional seats and rig the 2026 election before voting even begins. Other Republican states are following suit.
 
Q: Why does California have a duty to act?
A: California has a duty to defend democracy. We can’t unilaterally disarm or fight with both hands tied behind our backs. This is democracy’s best bet against partisan power grabs.
 
Q: What does the measure propose?
A: The Election Rigging Response Act would:

• Level the playing field, ensuring the 2026 mid‑term elections are conducted on a level playing field without an unfair advantage for Republicans.

• Give voters the power to approve emergency congressional maps by special election.

• Be fair and proportional—maps counter Republican gerrymandering like Texas as they move forward with their power grab.

• Be temporary, with maps expiring in 2030, while reaffirming the California Citizens Redistricting Commission’s authority post‑2030 census.

Q: Who supports the plan?
Leading supporters include:

• Governor Gavin Newsom

• U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff

• House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Speaker-emeritus Nancy Pelosi

• California Labor Federation, California Teachers Association, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, SEIU California, California Nurses' Association, California Democratic Party

Q: What’s the timeline and process?

• Ballots will be mailed on or around October 6

• Voters decide on November 4 (special election).

• If passed, emergency maps apply for 2026, 2028, and 2030 elections.

Q: What’s at stake in 2026?
A: Democracy. Redistricting could be the difference between checking Trump’s power or handing him a blank check.
 
Q: What can I do?

• Spread the word

• Knock on doors

• Make phone calls

• Support the campaign

• Vote in the November 4 special election

For more information, visit the Prop 50 website: stopelectionrigging.com