2025 Statewide Special Election
- Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 12, 2025.
- Ballots continue to be counted after Election Day during the official canvass period.
- County elections officials must complete final official results on December 4, 2025.
- The Secretary of State will certify results on December 12, 2025.
Election Information
- Legislation Calling for the Statewide Special Election (PDF)
- Key Dates and Deadlines
- Official Voter Information Guide
- Prop 50 Quick Reference Guide
- Complete Statewide Special Election Calendar (PDF)
- Voting Technologies in use by County for November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election (PDF)
- County Election Method and Voting Location Statistics (PDF)
- Translated Election Information
- New Releases and Advisories
- Get Vote Ready: What's on the Ballot and Voter Resource Video
Related Legislation
Other Information
Registration Statistics
Voter Information Fact Sheets
- Displaced Voters Fact Sheet (PDF)
- How to Fix a Missing or Noncomparable Signature on Your Vote-by-Mail Return Envelope (PDF)
- Poll Workers: Democracy Needs You! (PDF)
- Remote Accessible Vote-by-Mail Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
- Vote-by-Mail Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (PDF)
- Voter Bill of Rights
- Voters Experiencing Homelessness Fact Sheet (PDF)
- Voters with Medical Emergencies Fact Sheet (PDF)
- California Voter ID & Registration Requirements (PDF)
