Gov. Newsom Signs Order Expanding Number Of Polling Places
https://patch.com/california/napavalley/gov-newsom-signs-order-expanding-number-polling-places
The expansion is intended to reduce the number of voters at each location, allowing for shorter lines and smaller crowds amid coronavirus.
CALIFORNIA — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday to expand the state's number of polling places ahead of the November general election, which state officials expect to be affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
The executive order requires each county to offer at least one polling place for every 10,000 registered voters between Oct. 31 and Election Day on Nov. 3. The expansion is intended to reduce the number of voters at each location, allowing for shorter lines and smaller crowds.
"Expanded vote-by-mail, coupled with ample in-person voting on and before Election Day, is the best formula for maintaining the accessibility, security, and safety of our election," California Secretary of State Alex Padilla said.
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