SAN DIEGO. – The upcoming Special Election on Tuesday, November 4, is expected to be one of the most important in California’s history.
That’s according to Shirley Weber, California’s Secretary of State, whose office is responsible for overseeing the election process.
Indeed, this election carries great significance, as voters will decide whether to vote YES or NO on Proposition 50.
According to the Voter Information Guide, voting YES means that the state will use new congressional district maps drawn by the state legislature starting in 2026 (next year), until the California Citizens Redistricting Commission creates new maps based on the 2030 Census results.
Voting NO, on the other hand, means that the current congressional district maps—created by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission—will continue to be used until the Commission produces new ones after the 2030 Census.
RECOMMENDATIONS
The San Diego County Registrar of Voters reminded residents that vote-by-mail ballots were sent out starting October 6, and official ballot drop-off locations opened on October 7.
Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned by mail, at a drop-off location, or directly to your county elections office.
To ensure your ballot is counted, return it early by mail, at a drop box, or at a voting center. If mailing it, do so as early as possible, or go to the post office to request a postmark.
Early in-person voting centers opened on October 25 in all counties participating under the Voter’s Choice Act.
Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 12.
VOTING LOCATIONS
To find voting sites and hours of operation, visit sdvote.com
Preliminary election results will begin to be released at 8:00 p.m. on November 4, and official results will be published on December 12 at https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections