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Texas and California Voters Face Key Ballot Decisions

11/5/2025

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Voters Decide Amendments

Texas voters will decide on 17 proposed constitutional amendments on November 4, 2025, including tax-cut and voting-rights measures.
Early voting in El Paso reached 4.67%, with 24,202 of 518,387 registered voters participating, as the absence of high-profile races is expected to keep turnout low.
California voters are weighing Proposition 50 to replace the independent redistricting commission with a legislature-approved map.

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Colorado Voters Turnout

Over 1 million Colorado voters, more than 25% of active registered voters, have returned ballots, matching 2023 turnout.
Colorado voters submitted most ballots by mail, with about 7,500 voters casting ballots in person.
Unaffiliated voters accounted for 41% of returns, while Democrats and Republicans contributed 30% and 28%.
Ballots are due by 7 p.m. today as Coloradans decide Propositions LL and MM funding universal school meals.

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Voters Decide Amendments

Texas voters will decide on 17 proposed constitutional amendments on November 4, 2025, including tax-cut and voting-rights measures.
Early voting in El Paso reached 4.67%, with 24,202 of 518,387 registered voters participating, as the absence of high-profile races is expected to keep turnout low.
California voters are weighing Proposition 50 to replace the independent redistricting commission with a legislature-approved map.

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