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• College Student Voter Checklist

Understanding the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election

What is Proposition 50?

Put on the Ballot by the Legislature: Proposition 50 (Prop 50) seeks to replace California’s current congressional district maps with new legislatively drawn maps. If Prop 50 passes, the state would use Prop 50’s maps for congressional elections starting in 2026. The state would use these congressional maps until the California Citizens Redistricting Commission (Commission) draws new congressional maps, following the 2030 U.S. Census.

What Does a YES Vote on Prop 50 Mean?

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

What Does a NO Vote on Prop 50 Mean?

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

Important Dates and Deadlines

All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election. To check your voter registration status, visit voterstatus.sos.ca.gov.

• Tuesday, October 7: Ballot drop-off locations opened.
  • Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned by mail, at a drop-off location, or to your county elections office. To find a location, visit caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov.
• Monday, October 20: The last day to register online to vote for the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election.
• Tuesday, October 21 - Tuesday, November 4: Same-Day Voter Registration (Conditional Voter Registration) is available. Voters can use the Same Day Voter Registration process during this time.
• Saturday, October 25: Vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties.
• Tuesday, November 4: Election Day — Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 12, 2025.