LA & Elections: Voter Game Plan

CALÓ NEWS is pleased to publish this voting guide made by LAist for the upcoming elections. See below for information on voting, voting guides, useful Q&As, and an opportunity to ask timely questions. Also check out the interview with Sheriff Alex Villanueva and challenger Robert Luna, a retired police chief from Long Beach.

Everything you need as you prep for the November 8 General Election — study our interactive voter guides, ask questions, print your sample ballot and more.

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Does voting ever feel like cramming for a test? Ever get to the polls and feel like you didn’t finish your homework? Yeah, same here! Let’s create your Voter Game Plan and get your ballot ready.

• First, explore our voter guides to find out more about each race — what each elected official is responsible for, what makes a good candidate, who’s running, and more. We’ve got all that for those confusing propositions, too.
• Next, review the frequently asked questions from voters just like you on everything from what to do if your address has changed to why the U.S. Senator race is on your ballot twice. Still have a question? Look for that purple “Ask a question” button on any page and submit your question. We’ll do our best to get you an answer!
• Finally, fill out a virtual ballot, specific to your address, and then print it out as a handy reference as you complete your official ballot.

Ready? Let’s do this!

KEY DATES

• Nov.
  • 1 Deadline to request a new vote-by-mail ballot
  • 8 Election Day and deadline to return your vote-by-mail ballot

Meet Your Mayor

A Political Matchmaking Quiz

Answer a few questions, and we’ll tell you which mayoral candidate you align with most on key issues facing Los Angeles.

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Conozca A Su Candidato

Cuestionario para ayudarle a elegir alcalde

Responda a unas cuantas preguntas y le diremos con qué candidato a la alcaldía se alinea más en las cuestiones clave que afectan a Los Ángeles.

Haz la Prueba

Sheriff Race

The Race For LA County Sheriff: Q&A With Robert Luna And Alex Villanueva

We asked the candidates to answer the same questions about the department’s future. Here are their answers, side-by-side, for your comparison.

Learn More

Explore Our Guides

State Propositions

• Understanding California Propositions
• Prop 1: Guarantee The Right To An Abortion
• Prop 26: Sports Betting At Casinos
• Prop 27: Online Sports Betting
• Prop 28: Arts Education in Public Schools
• Prop 29: Kidney Dialysis
• Prop 30: Income Tax For Electric Vehicles
• Prop 31: Ban On Flavored Tobacco Products

City of LA

• Mayor
• City Council
• City Attorney
• City Controller
• LAUSD School Board
• Community College District Board of Trustees
• Measure LH: Affordable Housing
• Measure SP: Park Improvements
• Measure ULA: ‘Mansion Tax’
• Community College District Measure LA

LA County

• Board of Supervisors
• Sheriff
• Superior Court Judges
• Measure A: Removal of Sheriff for Cause
• Water Agencies
• Measure C: Cannabis Tax

State

• Insurance Commissioner
• Attorney General*
• Governor
• State Senate
• State Assembly
• Board of Equalization*
• Treasurer*
• Lieutenant Governor
• Secretary of State*
• Controller*
• Superintendent of Public Instruction*
• State Supreme Court
• State Courts Of Appeal

Federal

• US Senator
• US Representatives

*Guide produced by our partner CalMatters

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Proposiciones Estatales

• Proposición 1: Garantizar El Derecho Al Aborto En La Constitución Estatal
• Proposición 26: Legalizar Las Apuestas Deportivas En Los Casinos Tribales
• Proposición 27: Permitir Apuestas Deportivas En Línea
• Proposición 29: Imponer Nuevas Reglas A Las Clínicas De Diálisis
• Proposición 30: Impuesto A Millonarios Por Programas De Vehículos Eléctricos
• Proposición 31: Mantener La Prohibición De Los Productos De Tabaco Con Sabor

Ciudad y Condado

• La Carrera Por El Sheriff Del Condado De Los Ángeles: Preguntas y Respuestas Con Robert Luna y Alex Villanueva
• ¿Cómo Voto Si No Tengo Hogar?

La Boleta es Demasiado Larga

• Cómo elegir entre dos candidatos demócratas
• Descifrando La Votación Por Los Jueces
• Cómo votar respecto al agua
• Lo Básico Sobre La Legalización De Las Apuestas Deportivas
• Comprender Las Medidas De Vivienda En L.A.

Guías de CalMatters

• Oficinas Estatales
• Senado Estatal
• Asamblea Estatal
• Congreso de Los Estados Unidos
• Senado de Los Estados Unidos

Ask Us Questions

• How Do I Register To Vote?
• How Do I Vote By Mail?
• How Do I Vote In Person?
• How Do I Vote If I Am Experiencing Homelessness?
• Why Isn’t The LA Mayor On My Ballot?
• Why Isn’t The L.A. City Council On My Ballot?
• How does LACBA Rate Superior Court Judge Candidates?

What questions do you have about the Nov. 8 general election?

Whether it’s about how to register to vote or making sense of a candidate’s platform, we’re here to help you get ballot ready.

¿Que preguntas tienes de la elección general del 8 de noviembre? 

Si tienes preguntas sobre cómo registrase a votar o si quieres saber más de los candidatos, estamos aquí para ayudarte preparar su boleta electoral.

Quick Reference Guide

Printable Voting Guide

With so many important races on the ballot, we have created a special 2022 General Election Quick Guide to accompany our online Voter Game Plan when you go to the polls. This free, downloadable guide will help you make informed decisions as you prepare to vote.

Download Guide

Get Your Sample Ballot

We’ve partnered with Voter’s Edge to bring you a personalized sample ballot. Print it, take it with you to the polls, see when your official ballot was mailed, received, or counted, and more. Address Zip Code * Email Sign me up for LAist’s daily Newsletter

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Social media

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Web Development and Design

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Videography

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Events

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