election

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A vast majority of California voters cast ballots by mail, including nearly 90% in last year’s special election on Proposition 50, the state’s mid-decade redistricting measure.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Before last’s year’s special election, California Secretary of State Shirley Weber issued a similar warning about the delays.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Anyone dropping off their ballot at a post office on election day should get it postmarked at the counter, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Cars and minibuses are organised on election day.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

This argument may be particularly hard to swallow given the election of Barack Obama.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander