In-person early voting begins in California for special election on Proposition 50

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

California voters have commenced early in-person voting for the special election on Proposition 50, a measure that could change congressional district maps for upcoming elections in 2026, 2028, and 2030.

Paul Mitchell, who drew the congressional maps , noted that 4 million ballots have already been returned, a faster pace than in previous years.

"That's actually a more rapid pace than the 2024 general election, which was obviously a high turnout presidential election," Mitchell said.

He expects voter turnout to be around 45 to 50%, with older and more partisan voters returning their ballots early.

Mitchell explained that early voting centers allow people to cast their ballots in person or send their completed vote-by-mail ballots.

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