California Attorney General Rob Bonta urges residents to vote early ahead of the Nov. 4 special election.

At a news conference Thursday morning, Bonta reminded voters of a recent change in the U.S. Postal Service's policy that will affect mail-in ballots in certain communities in the state.

Bonta said if you drop off your ballot on Election Day at a post office or mail collection box and you live more than 50 miles from one of California's six regional processing facilities, the ballot will not be postmarked until the next day.

He emphasized the importance of mailing in ballots a few days ahead of the election to ensure it is counted and

"If you choose to drop off your ballot at a post office on Election Day, ask at the counter for a postmark to ensure you get credit for mailing your b

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