With the November 4, 2025 Special Election just over two weeks away, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. held a press conference today in San Francisco to again remind Californians about their voting rights, encourage Californians to vote early, and advise law enforcement agencies about laws protecting the integrity of the electoral process. The Secretary of State is California’s top election official, and the Attorney General enforces California’s election laws to ensure free and fair elections. They previously held a joint press conference on voting rights in Los Angeles on October 2, 2025.

"This year, it is critical that Californians vote as early as possible. In many parts of California, recent changes in the U.S. Postal mail service mean that your ballot may not be counted if you drop it off at a post office or a USPS mailbox on Election Day. If you choose to drop off your ballot at a post office on Election Day, ask at the counter for a postmark to ensure you get credit for mailing your ballot on time. And remember: You have other options, like dropping your ballot off at a vote center or in a secure drop box," said Attorney General Rob Bonta. "Our election laws provide the backbone for a free and fair election, and as California’s top law enforcement officer, I will do everything in my power to protect your right to vote. In the lead up to the election and on Election Day, my office will be on call to provide assistance to the Secretary of State’s Office in enforcing California’s election laws, as needed, through a team of attorneys and administrative staff located across the state."