November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election
| Election Date | Election Type |
|---|---|
| 11/4/2025 | Statewide Special |
Election Results
- Final Official Election Results - (PDF) - Updated 12/2/2025
- Final Official Election Results - (XML) - Updated 12/2/2025
- Final Unofficial Election Night Results - (PDF) - 11/5/2025
- Zero Summary Report (PDF) - 10/17/2025
- Statement of Votes Cast Reports
November 4, 2025, Election Information
- Unprocessed Ballots Report - 11/26/25
- What is on the ballot?
There is a single question on the ballot for this Statewide Special Election, which was called by the Governor of California on August 21, 2025. Voters are asked to vote yes or no on Proposition 50 (read the official ballot label). - For more details about Proposition 50 including analysis and arguments for and against, please visit the California Secretary of State's website.
- SLO County Voter Information Guide
- The Statewide Voter Information Guide has been updated by the Secretary of State's Office to correct a typo; you can read about that in their press release.
- Ballots were mailed to all registered voters October 3, 2025. Voters may use their Vote-by-Mail ballot or exchange it for a poll ballot at their voting location on Election Day. A replacement Vote-by-Mail ballot can be requested using the California Replacement Ballot Application in English or Spanish.
- The last day to register to vote in this election was October 20, 2025. Conditional (or "same day") registration is available within 14 days of the election in person only at the County Elections Office in SLO (or at the Atascadero Elections Office, beginning October 27) or at a polling location or at either elections office on Election Day.
- Our state-mandated Logic and Accuracy Testing was scheduled for Thursday, October 2nd, beginning at 10:00 am at the Elections Office (1055 Monterey St, Ste D-120, San Luis Obispo). Immediately following the testing, we reviewed the results, and we certified them the same day.
- Election Observer Plan
- Notice of Processing Vote-by-Mail, Central Tally, and 1% Manual Tally
- Communications from the California Secretary of State regarding Challenge Processes and Prohibitions on Electioneering and the Corruption of the Voting Process
- Report of multilingual poll workers & Report of poll worker party affiliation
- Voting returns update: As of October 28, the Elections Office has received and processed as voted 36% of the ballots mailed to registered voters for this election. Follow our social media accounts for details updates of return rates, including by party affiliation.
Voter Information & Resources
- Voter FAQs & the California Secretary of State's Quick Facts for the Special Election
- Ballot drop box locations in SLO County (open October 6 through November 4, 2025)
- Polling place look-up & list of polling places (subject to change)
- A replacement Vote-by-Mail ballot can be requested using the California Replacement Ballot Application in English or Spanish.
- Signature Verification Statement (to be used if you are contacted about an unsigned Vote-by-Mail envelope or a signature mis-match)
Statements must be returned via mail (1055 Monterey St, D120, San Luis Obispo, CA 93408), fax (805-781-1111) or email: [email protected] - Voter Bill of Rights
- Fact Sheet for Cal Poly student voters
- Interested in learning about the ballot marking device that is an option for all voters? We created a video demonstrating how to use the ICX digital ballot marking device.
- Life Cycle of a Vote-by-Mail Ballot
- How Do I Know My Vote Was Counted?
- Why Does It Take So Long to Count the Votes?
- Remote Accessible Vote-by-Mail (RAVBM) fact sheet and link to the RAVBM Access Request Form
- Voter List Maintenance: Fact Sheet and PDF overview
- Learn how the SLO County Elections Center processes and counts ballots in this 7-minute video
- Notices Regarding Prohibition of Electioneering & Corruption of the Voting Process
- The Elections Office has no legal authority and is not trained to investigate allegations of election, candidate, or voter fraud. To report an incident of alleged fraud, contact the State Fraud and Investigations Unit, 916-657-2166 or 1-800-345-VOTE, or use the Secretary of State's Voter Complaint Form. You can also contact the SLO County District Attorney.
Precinct Worker Information
- Interested in being a Precinct Worker?
- Apply to be a Precinct Worker
- Adopt-a-Poll flyer and program details
- Student Poll Worker Application, brochure, and flyer
- Poll worker training dates & times for this special election:
Atascadero Pavilion on the Lake
October 20 (Clerks: 10am-1pm & 6pm-9pm, Inspectors: 2pm-5pm)
October 21 (Clerks: 12pm-3pm, Inspectors: 6pm-9pm)
SLO Odd Fellows Lodge
October 23 (Clerks: 10am-1pm & 6pm-9pm, Inspectors: 2pm-5pm)
October 24 (Clerks: 12pm-3pm, Inspectors: 6pm-9pm)
South County Regional Center
October 27 (Clerks: 10am-1pm & 6pm-9pm, Inspectors: 2pm-5pm)
October 28 (Clerks: 12pm-3pm, Inspectors: 6pm-9pm)
Board of Supervisors Chambers
November 1 (Inspectors Make-up Class only: 10am-1pm) - Link to the Clerks training presentation for this election (this link will take you to YouTube)