California Redistricting and Beyond

Tuesday, October 28 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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USF Politics Professors McBride and Murphy next to redrawn California congressional map

Every ten years after a census, political maps are redrawn — but in 2025, California introduced a proposition for the November ballot to reshape the balance of power in Congress.

Who decides where the lines fall? What does it mean for representation, voting rights, and the future of democracy?

Join us for an engaging seminar on the politics of redistricting in California and beyond. Professors Keally McBride and Patrick Murphy (USF Politics Department) will break down what’s at stake, followed by an open discussion on how maps shape power.