Los Angeles County has begun sending vote-by-mail ballots to all registered voters in the county ahead of the Nov. 4 statewide special election on congressional redistricting, and state officials urged residents Thursday to cast their ballots early. Gavin Newsom says will offset a similar move in Texas designed to create more Republican seats. Postal mail service mean that your ballot may not be counted if you drop it off at a post office on election day,” Bonta said in a statement. “If you choose to drop off your ballot at a post office on election day, ask at the counter for a postmark to ensure you get credit for mailing your ballot on time. And remember: You have other options, like dropping your ballot off at a vote center or in a secure drop box.”