Elections officials urge early mail-in voting, warn about "misinformation"
Key takeaways
- SACRAMENTO — State elections officials warned voters Tuesday to send their mail-in ballots in early following changes at the U.S.
- General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber said vote-by-mail ballots should be put in the mail at least a week before the June 2 election.
- The officials also cast skepticism about social media posts that urges Democrats to vote “late” and to rally around one candidate in order to ensure a Republican doesn’t win.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta, left, Secretary of State Shirley Weber have urged California voters to mail in their June 2 primary election ballots early. (Damian Dovarganes / Associated Press) By Dakota Smith Staff Writer Follow May 5, 2026 4:28 PM PT 2 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
SACRAMENTO — State elections officials warned voters Tuesday to send their mail-in ballots in early following changes at the U.S. Postal Service that has led to slower mail service throughout California.
Atty. General Rob Bonta and Secretary of State Shirley Weber said vote-by-mail ballots should be put in the mail at least a week before the June 2 election.