As California gears up for the November 4 special election regarding Proposition 50, voter turnout has already exceeded expectations with over 1.5 million ballots returned. However, concerns have been raised about potential delays in ballot returns due to recent changes in USPS mail service, especially affecting rural voters. Election officials urge voters to mail their ballots early, ideally by November 1, to ensure timely processing and counting. The voter registration deadline passed on October 20, but same-day registration is still available. Community organizations are actively mobilizing to encourage voter participation as campaigns ramp up in the final days leading to the election.