Does anyone know how early the ballots can be mailed in this special election?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

I just filled mine out but didn't want to send it too early. Or is there such a thing?

[Pachamama]

1. Best is to physically take it direct to election office

That way you know it gets directly to the place that counts it. They usually have drop boxes for the ballots there and you can go take it in and do that. You should then within a few days get acknowledgment by text if you’re signed up that it was received.



This is what I do - I drive to the Marin County Civic Center and the Election office for my County. I get my “I voted” sticker and I know my ballot is where it needs to be.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. We have a bunch of drop boxes nearby; I was planning to take it to a close one.

It's at a local library, where I've done that before.

Thanks!

[Mz Pip]

3. I always mail mine early

I have a ballot tracker set up that notifies me when the PO receives it, then when the processing center receives it, then when it’s counted.

I haven’t received mine yet, but sure have been getting swamped with the No on 50 garbage.

[usonian]

4. I am taking mine to the nuclear bunker lock box in front of the County Clerk's Office.

Just before they pick up the ballots for the day.

And I use BallotTrax.

[Pachamama]

9. Definitely use Ballottrax!

I love that I get to see where my ballot is and the status - including on Election Day when I get the notice it was counted.

[obamanut2012]

5. You can mail now/drop off now

We did it already.

[quaint]

6. Gave it to my postal carrier yesterday.

Failed the eye exam, no longer able to drive my ballot but I also track it.

[Grins]

7. Once the state mailed you your ballot - you can send it in.

I’m in Virginia, use vote by mail, and get my ballot sent to me automatically every election (state option.)

For the November election:
- The board of elections sent me a TEXT message saying they mailed me my ballot.
- Two days later I had it.
- I mailed it the next morning.
- THAT AFTERNOON the postal service said they had it.
- Two days later the board of elections texted me they received it.
- On the date official counting began I received a TEXT message my ballot had been tabulated.

Note: If there was a problem the board of elections would have immediately texted me and given me the options to “cure” the ballot BEFORE voting ended.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Thanks for this important info, my dear Grins!

[quaint]

10. I received text and email this morning. Lightening fast after mailing.

This is a message from the California Secretary of State on behalf of Orange County Registrar of Voters. Your ballot for the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election was received and counted. Thank you for voting!