Proposed by: Gene D. Johnson Jr., Chair of RPMC Date Introduced: September 20, 2025 Referred to: Central Committee of the Republican Party of Merced County WHEREAS , the people of California established the California Citizens Redistricting Commission to ensure independent, citizen-led congressional redistricting, promoting transparency and reducing partisan gerrymandering; and WHEREAS , Proposition 50, a legislative constitutional amendment appearing on the November 4, 2025

California is bleeding out—and the wound is self-inflicted. Over 4 million residents  have left the state since 2000, including a disproportionate number of Republicans, middle-income families, and business owners . These aren’t just statistics. These are teachers, builders, veterans, and entrepreneurs—people who once believed California was worth fighting for. Today, Republicans make up over 25% of California’s electorate , yet hold just 9 out of 52 congressional seats . If

As we approach the 2026 gubernatorial election, California faces a defining moment. Two Republican candidates—Sheriff Chad Bianco and reform advocate Steve Hilton—offer distinct visions for our state’s future. Both deserve serious consideration, but the question isn’t just who they are. It’s what kind of leadership California needs. Bianco brings grit and law enforcement experience. Hilton offers systemic reform and policy innovation. One is boots-on-the-ground; the other is.