December 2025
A Special Election Year Wrapped!
What a year 2025 has been! As the leaves change their hues and the sun sets a bit earlier, there’s no better time to unwind and look back at what we have accomplished. You might want to bundle up, drink a cozy beverage, or light some fragrant candles, but don’t let the season send you into a slump. Like the autumn harvest, we have had an abundant year, and reflecting on what we have done will propel us forward to further development.
This August, we celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. While we commemorated the national legacy and expansion of ballot access for underserved communities, we can continue to build upon its foundation and promote the importance of vigilance and civic empowerment. This empowerment comes from strengthening relationships in the community, authentic connections, and looking to trusted resources to make informed decisions.
Do you know where to find California Trusted Information? It can be hard to distinguish misinformation, intentional or otherwise, from reality and facts. The Secretary of State’s Office is committed to ensuring that our voters have access to free, fair, and safe elections. We have a page dedicated to transparency and giving you the facts about the election process to dispel any rumors or misconceptions you might hear online.
To learn more, you can visit https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/election-cybersecurity/trusted-information.
To report misinformation, you can email catrustedinformation@sos.ca.gov.
While the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election might have already passed, your civic engagement doesn’t have to stop there. Stay informed and engaged ahead of the June 2, 2026, Primary! If you haven’t already, make sure the “This is the Promote the Vote, The Podcast” shows up in your Spotify Wrapped or Apple Music Replay before the year ends. Listen to season one and two on any streaming platform to explore the impact of building community trust and relationships to strengthen voter participation. Let the conversations continue and share with your friends to discuss.
Looking for more elections content? Check out our podcast.
This is Promote the Vote California, The Podcast is back with a powerful three-episode season featuring a diverse roundtable of experts in civic engagement, business leadership, and community organizing.
This season explores how democracy shows up in our everyday spaces—workplaces, businesses, and neighborhoods—and the vital role each plays in strengthening voter participation. Together, we’ll share practical strategies to push back against misinformation and build community trust.
Tune in. Stay Informed. Stay Vote-Ready. Subscribe.
Listen to seasons 1 and 2 available on 
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the California Secretary of State’s office.
