Voters go to the polls on Tuesday to decide the fate of Proposition 50 , which — if passed — would dramatically redraw congressional district lines in California to favor Democrats.

The election is being closely watched across the county because it could affect which party controls the House of Representatives after next year's midterm elections.

Voting in the special election has been taking place since early October, when mail-in ballots were sent to voters’ homes. More than 80% of voters cast ballots by mail in the 2024 presidential election.

Vote centers are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. throughout Los Angeles and Orange and other California counties.

If you still want to mail your ballot, you’ll need to make sure it gets postmarked today.

If the ballot you received is

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