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Newport Beach voters could get two separate ballots for the election. Will it be legal?
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Jill Replogle , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· October 5, 2026
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Key points The city's efforts to comply with the court order are underway, with the city clerk playing a key role in organizing the election. Voters in Newport Beach may receive two separate ballots for the November election.
Voters in Newport Beach may receive two separate ballots for the November election. This unusual situation has arisen due to a court order, which requires the city to stage its own election concurrently with the general election. The city is tasked with administering the election, including creating voter rolls and distributing ballots.
Further details about this unusual election process are available. The city's efforts to comply with the court order are underway, with the city clerk playing a key role in organizing the election.
The outcome of this election will determine whether voters decide on one or four ballot measures.
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Category: government Published: October 5, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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