Is California's new U.S. House map working so far? The man who drew it weighs in | CA Politics 360 (opens original article in a new tab)

Paul Mitchell, who designed California's new U.S. House map, discusses voter turnout and the impact of the new district boundaries on the current election. He notes early Republican turnout and later Democratic voting, as well as concerns about the late ballot count and the unexpected lead of an independent candidate in a traditionally Democratic district.

• Voter turnout in California's gubernatorial primary was lower than expected, with early Republican ballots and later Democratic votes.
• Mitchell attributes the late ballot count to differences in voting habits between older and younger voters, and emphasizes the importance of fair election processes.
• The new congressional district map, designed under Proposition 50, has led to unexpected outcomes, including an independent candidate leading in a traditionally Democratic district.