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# Quick Guide: Vote Today in California's Special Election
- URL: https://www.raincrossgazette.com/quick-guide-vote-today-in-californias-special-election/
- Published: 2025-11-04T15:45:37.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-05T17:00:24.000Z
- Description: Riverside County voters have until 8 p.m. today to cast ballots on Proposition 50, the congressional redistricting measure, at 55 vote centers, 96 drop boxes or by mail.
- Author: Gazette Staff
- Tags: Politics

## What's on the Ballot

Today's statewide special election features a single measure: **Proposition 50**, which would temporarily replace California's current congressional district maps with new legislatively-drawn maps through 2030.

- **YES vote**: Adopts new congressional district maps drawn by the Legislature
- **NO vote**: Keeps current maps drawn by the independent Citizens Redistricting Commission

## How to Vote TODAY (Tuesday, November 4)

### Vote Centers Open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

All 55 vote centers throughout Riverside County are open today. You can:

- Vote in person at ANY vote center
- Drop off your completed mail ballot
- Register to vote and vote same-day
- Get assistance in multiple languages
- Use accessible voting equipment

Find your nearest vote center at [voteinfo.net](https://voteinfo.net/november-4-2025-statewide-special-election?ref=raincrossgazette.com)

### Drop Off Your Mail Ballot

- 96 official ballot drop boxes are available countywide until 8 p.m.
- No postage needed
- Drop at ANY location in Riverside County

### Mail Your Ballot

- Must be postmarked by TODAY
- Walk into post office and request postmark to ensure it's dated
- Will be counted if received by November 11

### Find Your Nearest Vote Center

View all 55 vote center locations and addresses at [**voteinfo.net**](https://voteinfo.net/november-4-2025-statewide-special-election?ref=raincrossgazette.com)

**Registrar of Voters Main Office** 2720 Gateway Drive, Riverside Hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

## Missed the Registration Deadline?

You can still vote! California offers same-day voter registration at:

- Any vote center in Riverside County
- The Registrar of Voters office

Bring ID and proof of residence.

## Track Your Ballot

Monitor your ballot's journey at [WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov](https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/?ref=raincrossgazette.com)

## Need Help?

**Riverside County Registrar of Voters**

- Phone: (951) 486-7200 or (800) 773-VOTE (8683)
- Website: [voteinfo.net](https://voteinfo.net/november-4-2025-statewide-special-election?ref=raincrossgazette.com)
- Available in English, Spanish, and other languages

## Important Reminders

- Polls close at 8 p.m. sharp
- If you're in line by 8 p.m., you can vote
- Only ballots from registered voters will be counted
- Results will begin posting after 8 p.m. at [voteinfo.net](https://voteinfo.net/november-4-2025-statewide-special-election?ref=raincrossgazette.com)