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California's Special Election Set for November 2025

11/5/2025

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California Redistricting Vote

California will hold a November 4, 2025 special election to decide Proposition 50, which would redraw districts to favor Democrats.
Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with over 5 million vote-by-mail ballots already returned.
Voters may drop off ballots at more than 400 secure drop boxes statewide.
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's Office emphasizes electioneering rules near polling places.

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Voters Urged Drop-off

Officials in Washington and Philadelphia urge voters to use drop boxes for mail-in ballots ahead of the general election.
In Seattle, long lines form at ballot boxes as voters are advised to drop off ballots by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs warns new USPS policies could delay postmarks.
Philadelphia City Commissioner Omar Sabir urges voters to seal ballots and use designated drop boxes to avoid delays.

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California Redistricting Vote

California will hold a November 4, 2025 special election to decide Proposition 50, which would redraw districts to favor Democrats.
Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., with over 5 million vote-by-mail ballots already returned.
Voters may drop off ballots at more than 400 secure drop boxes statewide.
The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder's Office emphasizes electioneering rules near polling places.

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