People can still register for the Proposition 50 special election using same-day or conditional voting. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The last day to register to vote or update your voter registration online was Oct. 20; however, people can still cast their ballots for the Proposition 50 special election using same-day or conditional voting.

Proposition 50 is about more than just lines on a map. It affects how power is shared, how communities are represented, and how California participates in national politics. Whether you support or oppose it, make sure you read your voter guide, talk with friends and cast your ballot.

The California Secretary of State's Official Voter Information Guide is the definitive, nonpartisan source for ballot details and deadlines. It includes the full text of Proposition 50, arguments for and against, and links to your county election office for voting options and locations.

Voters across the state have until Monday, October 20, to register for the November 4 Statewide Special Election, where they will decide on Proposition 50, a measure proposing temporary

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