Imperial County races to get ready for Special Election

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA, KECY) - Imperial County officials say they're racing against the clock to prepare for California's November Special Election.

On the ballot is Proposition 50, which asks voters to decide on new congressional maps that could redraw districts and potentially create five Democratic pickup seats.

This election will also be the last time voters use traditional neighborhood polling places, with a switch to vote centers scheduled for June 2026.

Registrar of Voters Linsey Dale warns the short timeline is creating significant hurdles saying, "It really puts the entire state under a very tight time crunch."

She also warns voters saying, "There may be fewer polling locations, and the voter information guide could arrive after ballots are mailed, so it's more important than ever to double-check where to vote."

Californians can view the proposed congressional maps on the California State Assembly's website and Imperial County residents can check their polling locations through the county elections website.

Imperial County will switch to the new vote center model starting with the June 2026 election.