CALIFORNIA mail-in voting executive order targets mail-in voting security triggers GOP lawsuit threat claiming voter suppression. Sacramento—Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order mandating signature verification upgrades and real-time ballot tracking for all 58 counties, citing' unprecedented election integrity risks from foreign interference and domestic disinformation.' The order instantly draws a sharp legal challenge from state Republicans, who accuse the governor of using security concerns to suppress mail-in voting access ahead of the 2026 midterms.