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September 19, 2026
Gavin Newsom Signs Bills to Strengthen Election Security in California
- Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation to bolster election security in California.
- The laws include measures to extend mail-in voting drop-off hours and penalize ballot tampering.
- One bill makes it a felony to seize ballots or election records, responding to past incidents.
- Newsom emphasizes the importance of protecting voting rights against federal interference.
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- Newsom Signs Bills Meant to Prevent Trump’s Interference in MidtermsSep 19, 2026 at 5:20 PM · NYT
- Newsom signs laws aimed at preventing election interferenceSep 19, 2026 at 10:29 PM · The Hill
- Gavin Newsom signs election security bills to thwart federal interference by TrumpSep 20, 2026 at 12:43 AM · The Guardian