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California Lawmakers Propose Permanent Vote-By-Mail Elections

Vote-by-mail elections that require all registered voters to receive mail-in ballots may become permanent in California following the introduction of a new proposed bill in the State Assembly. The California Assembly Committee on Elections recently voted 6-1 to refer Assembly Bill 37 (AB 37) to the Appropriations Committee, moving it forward in the legislative process….


California Senate Passes Bill Mandating Vote-by-Mail Ballots for This Year’s Elections

The California Senate passed a bill on Jan. 28 that would require vote-by-mail ballots to be sent to all voters for this year’s special elections, sparking concern in opponents who fear the proposed law could normalize pandemic-style elections and discourage traditional in-person voting. Existing law required county elections officials to mail a ballot to every…