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California Special Election, November 4, 2025

Proposition 50

Authorizes Temporary Changes to Congressional District Maps in Response to Texas’ Partisan Redistricting. Legislative Constitutional Amendment.

A YES vote on this measure means: The state would use new, legislatively drawn congressional district maps starting in 2026. California’s new maps would be used until the California Citizens Redistricting Commission draws new maps following the 2030 U.S. Census.

A NO vote on this measure means: Current congressional district maps drawn by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) would continue to be used in California until the Commission draws new maps following the 2030 U.S. Census.

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Timeline

Countdown to Nov. 4 Special Election

  • The last day to register to vote for the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election is October 20, 2025.
  • All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election.
  • Your county elections office will begin mailing ballots by October 6, 2025.
  • Ballot drop-off locations open on October 7, 2025.
  • Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned by mail, at a drop-off location, or your county elections office.
  • Vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties beginning on October 25, 2025.
  • Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 12, 2025.

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