California Governor Newsom signs election security bills to protect mail-in voting and prevent federal interference in state elections.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation designed to strengthen election security and protect voting access. The bills include measures to safeguard mail-in voting and criminalize the unauthorized seizure of ballots or election records.
- ▪Package of bills signed by Newsom targets electoral security concerns at state and federal levels
- ▪Legislation extends hours for mail-in ballot drop-off locations across the state
- ▪New measures make seizing ballots or election records a felony offense
- ▪Bills aim to prevent federal political interference in state elections
- ▪Mail-in voting protections represent a key focus of the security package
- ▪Announcement came from the governor’s office on Sunday
- ▪Legislation addresses what officials view as vulnerable points in current electoral processes
Source: according to reports
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