California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed an executive order Friday requiring the state to mail a ballot to every voter in the state.
Newsom said the move was prompted over public health concerns over in-person voting due to the coronavirus.
California has more than 20 million registered voters.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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