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    California Sample Ballot: Issues and Candidates You Can Vote on by County on November 5

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    November is shaping up to be a defining month for California voters as they head to the polls to decide statewide and local elections. including key proposals on issues ranging from water conservation to minimum wage increases and criminal justice reform. The ballot is busy, but as each California county welcomes its own array of candidates and measures, here are a closer look at what to expect in the Golden State on election day, November 5.

    The US Senate: a key seat up for grabs

    California voters will face two Senate races on the ballot. The first race, for a partial term, will determine who fills out the remainder of the late Dianne Feinstein’s term.. The other, a full-term race, will select the senator who will represent California in Washington for the next six years, starting in 2025. Democrat Adam Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey, a former MLB star, face off in both races after a competitive primary. This Senate seat could influence the national balance of power, as the composition of the Senate is at stake.

    Key races for the houses

    Several congressional districts see close races across California, with incumbents defending their seats and challengers bringing new perspectives.

    • District 1: Republican incumbent Doug LaMalfa faces Democratic challenger Rose Yee. LaMalfa is known for her conservative positions, while Yee brings activist experience from her time in the Philippines.
    • District 3: Republican Kevin Kiley and Democrat Jessica Morse are facing off again after Kiley beat her in a previous election. Known for his attempts to recall Governor Newsom, Kiley maintains support for Trump, while Morse has national security experience.
    • District 9: Incumbent Democrat Josh Harder faces Republican Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln. This Central Valley district has seen increased political competition in recent years, as local issues such as water access and agricultural policies remain at the forefront.

    State Assembly race in District 6

    With ten candidates vying for the seat, the The District 6 State Assembly race was one of California’s most crowded contests. Democrat Maggy Krell and Republican Nikki Ellis became the favorites after the primary. Krell, deputy attorney general, made a name for herself with his advocacy against human trafficking, while Ellis, a longtime community member, rallies support on issues central to small business and local control.

    Proposals on the ballot: what are at stake

    Voters will have their say 10 statewide proposals, each addressing key policy issues:

    1. Accessory 2: Requests $10 billion loan to modernize public schools and community colleges. Supporters argue it’s essential to modernizing California’s education infrastructure, while opponents worry about the potential tax burden.
    2. Prop 3: Proposes removing a 2008 constitutional ban on same-sex marriage, which has not been enforced since the 2013 Supreme Court ruling.
    3. Accessory 4: A $10 billion bond measure focused on climate and water resources, including wildfire prevention and drought preparedness.
    4. Prop 5: Would reduce the voter threshold required for local governments to pass taxes or bonds for affordable housing or public infrastructure projects.
    5. Prop 6: Seeks to amend the state constitution to prohibit forced labor in prisons, removing existing provisions authorizing it as a disciplinary measure.
    6. Prop 32: Seeks to increase California’s minimum wage to $18 over two years, with different schedules for large and small employers.
    7. Prop 33: Would ease restrictions on local rent control laws, repealing parts of the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act.
    8. Prop 34: Sets spending limits on prescription drug revenues of certain health care providers, focusing on providers with repeated violations of health care rules.
    9. Prop 35: Asks voters to make permanent a temporary tax on health insurers, specifically directing funds to Medicaid and other health programs.
    10. Prop 36: Proposes increasing penalties for fentanyl-related crimes, a hotly contested measure that would overturn parts of 2014 Proposition 47.

    A Guide to California Counties

    Voters from every corner of California will meet distinct ballots shaped by their county’s unique combination of candidates and local propositions. Here is the full list of counties where voters can expect to make critical decisions on November 5:

    Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Los Angeles, Madera, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Placer, Plumas, Riverside, Sacramento, San Benito, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolumne, Ventura, Yolo and Yuba.

    Simplified voting

    California voters have several options for voting this year:

    • Voting by mail: Every registered voter in California received an absentee ballot. Drop it off at any USPS mailbox or return it in person to any drop box, voting center or county election office.
    • Voting in person: Voters can also go to their polling station or a designated voting center to vote early or on election day, November 5. Polls close at 8 p.m., but any voter in line at that time can still vote.
    • Ballot tracking: For added assurance, the Secretary of State’s website allows voters to track their ballots from mailing to counting, with updates available via text, email or phone.

    With so many races and critical proposals, Californians’ votes in November will resonate far beyond state borders, setting the tone on issues ranging from housing and labor rights to water conservation and criminal justice.

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