With the new coronavirus continuing to pose a health risk to the public, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that he has signed an executive order that will allow every registered voter in California to get a mail-in ballot for the upcoming general election.
With it, California has become the first state in the U.S. to respond to the COVID-19 crisis by taking such swift action to make voting by mail more accessible, California Secretary of State Alex Padilla said.
The order is geared toward ensuring eligible voters can exercise their right to cast a ballot while prioritizing their safety for the Nov. 3 election, without feeling like they have to jeopardize their health, according to the governor.
“There’s a lot of concern and anxiety around this November’s election in terms of making sure you can conduct yourself in a safe way and to make sure your health is protected,” he said.
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