Tuesday, October 21 , 2025 | 10am PST
California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., hosted a virtual media briefing in advance of the 2025 Statewide Special Election (Tuesday, November 4).
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Secretary Weber spoke about:
- Security measures that protect the integrity of every ballot and ensure a transparent, accurate process.
- How voters can register or update their registration before the deadline at RegisterToVote.ca.gov and confirm voter status at VoterStatus.sos.ca.gov.
- Options for voting statewide – by mail, at secure drop boxes, and in person at vote centers and polling places, including Voter’s Choice Act counties offering “More Days, More Ways” to vote and the ability to track ballots with “Where’s My Ballot?” (WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov).
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