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Special Election Day

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

What is a “Special Election”?

A special election is an election held at a time outside the normal election schedule to decide on a specific issue or to fill a vacancy. It is not a regularly scheduled general or primary election.

California’s Statewide Special Election — November 4, 2025

This special election will allow voters to decide on Proposition 50, which concerns how congressional districts in California are drawn.
Proposition 50 would authorize a new map of congressional districts drawn by the legislature, instead of by the independent commission, for the elections from 2026 through 2030.
Key dates: Active registered voters will receive vote-by-mail ballots by October 6. Ballot drop-off sites and early vote-centers will be open ahead of Election Day, November 4.

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WHO IS ELIGIBLE

All U.S. Citizens, who are residents of California, at least 18 years old on Election Day, and who are not currently serving state or federal prison sentences for felony convictions are eligible to vote.
All individuals who are not currently serving prison sentences for felony convictions, but are otherwise eligible can vote
- Including those in county jails serving misdemeanor sentences or awaiting trial, and individuals on parole, probation, or mandatory supervision.
Proposition 17 also restored the right to vote for people currently on parole for felony conviction.
Formerly Incarcerated People (Voting Rights for the formerly incarcerated )

*If you haven’t registered to vote by November 4th, remember that you can still cast your vote in person.

WAYS TO VOTE IN CALIFORNIA

In Person Voting

In-person voting locations will offer voter registration, replacement ballots, accessible voting machines, and language assistance to those who need it. Polls are open on Election Day: November 5, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Vote by Mail

Return ballot by mail—must be postmarked on or before November 5, 2024, and received by your county. Return ballot in person—to your county elections office or any polling or ballot drop-off location in California by 8:00 p.m. on November 5, 2024.

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