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California early voter turnout is smashing records. Will it continue?

Oct. 22, 2020 California

A young woman submits her ballot to a dropoff box in Santa Monica, October 11, 2020. Photo by Brian Hardzinski/KCRW

More than 5 million Californians have already cast ballots in the general election. That’s roughly 24% of all registered voters. There are still 12 days to go. Political analysts say this historically high early turnout is due to universal mail-in ballots, voter enthusiasm, and a new trend this year of Democrats voting earlier than Republicans.

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