Retired event planner Stacey Brooks of Palm Springs explains his vote in favor of Proposition 50 and his views on Gov. Gavin Newsom in response to national politics after turning in his ballot at city hall in Palm Springs, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun

Stacey Brooks (left) and Philip Grossi of Palm Springs walk in to city hall to turn in their ballots in Palm Springs, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun

Retiree John Tucker of Palm Springs stands in the shade next to his car to share his thoughts on Proposition 50 after turning in his ballot at city hall in Palm Springs, Calif., Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. Andy Abeyta/The Desert Sun

A statue of St. Francis of Assisi is seen in the distance beyond a vote-by-mail drop-off location sign

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