Postcards Sent to Registered Voters for November Special Election

September 17, 2025

The San Diego County Registrar of Voters has sent postcards to over 2 million registered voters detailing their options for the upcoming November 4 special election. Voters will receive mail-in ballots beginning the week of October 6, which they can return by mail, at official ballot drop boxes, or at vote centers. California voters will decide on Proposition 50 regarding redistricting, while Poway District 2 residents will additionally vote on whether to remove their city council representative.

Who is affected

All active registered voters in San Diego County
Voters throughout California (voting on Proposition 50)
Residents of Poway's Council District 2 (voting on council representative removal)

What action is being taken

The Registrar of Voters is sending postcards to over 2 million registered voters
Ballots are being mailed to all active registered voters (starting week of October 6)
Early voting is being conducted at the Registrar's office in Kearny Mesa
Official ballot drop boxes are being made available from October 7 through Election Day
Select vote centers are operating starting October 25, with all centers opening by November 1

Why it matters

Voters need to be informed about their voting options for the November 4 special election
The election includes an important statewide constitutional amendment (Proposition 50) related to redistricting
Poway District 2 voters have an additional local decision regarding their council representative
Multiple voting methods provide flexibility and convenience for voters to participate

What's next

Ballots will be distributed to voters the week of October 6
Early voting begins October 6 at the Registrar's office
Official ballot drop boxes open October 7
Select vote centers open October 25
All vote centers open November 1
Final day of voting is November 4, with all locations open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint