Time is running out people. On Nov 4th we Americans vote to get ourselves a new leader, hopefully someone who lead us out of all the economic trouble we have been in. So I beg you, to please make sure you are registered to vote and more importantly to actually go to the polling station and cast your vote! Your vote counts, it really, really does!! It's your right and your duty to get out to the polls and voice your opinion on who should run this country. Now more than ever, it's important to please watch some TV, read some literature, watch a debate or two and get yourself caught up on the issues. Some bad stuff is happening in this country people and we can't take it for granted that we live in the greatest country on earth because it can all slip away if "We the People" do not stay informed and continue to vote to keep this country great. Food costs more, gas is climbing, people are losing their jobs, the mortgage industry collapsed and banks are closing. Not to mention we are fighting a war and going severely into debt. We have to step in and do something and that something is voting for the candidate you believe will do America the best. We can no longer trust that the right person will get voted into office by other people. YOU have to cast your vote. So check and make sure you can vote people and most importantly don't forget to vote!!!!
Frequently asked questions
When is the deadline to register to vote?
The deadline to register to vote in California in the November 4th election is October 20th.
Am I eligible to vote in California?
To register to vote in California, you must:
Be a U.S. citizen
Be at least 18 years of age on or before the day of the election
Be a resident of California
Not be in prison or on parole for the conviction of a felony
Not have been judged by a court to be mentally incompetent to register and vote
Do I need to re-register to vote?
You will need to re-register to vote when:
You move to a new permanent residence
You change your name
You change your political party affiliation
Where do I go to vote?
You can find your polling place here: http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_ppl.htm
When will I receive my sample ballot?
A sample ballot will be mailed to each voter who registers or re-registers at least 29 days before an election. Persons who register between 29 and 15 days before an election may be sent a sample ballot if there is time to process these last-minute registrations. If not, such registrants will receive a postcard confirming voter registration, which will also include a notice of their polling place location. For all elections, extra sample ballots will be available at polling locations.
Additional resources:
California Secretary of State: http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder: http://www.lavote.net/
Frequently asked questions
When is the deadline to register to vote?
The deadline to register to vote in California in the November 4th election is October 20th.
Am I eligible to vote in California?
To register to vote in California, you must:
Be a U.S. citizen
Be at least 18 years of age on or before the day of the election
Be a resident of California
Not be in prison or on parole for the conviction of a felony
Not have been judged by a court to be mentally incompetent to register and vote
Do I need to re-register to vote?
You will need to re-register to vote when:
You move to a new permanent residence
You change your name
You change your political party affiliation
Where do I go to vote?
You can find your polling place here: http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_ppl.htm
When will I receive my sample ballot?
A sample ballot will be mailed to each voter who registers or re-registers at least 29 days before an election. Persons who register between 29 and 15 days before an election may be sent a sample ballot if there is time to process these last-minute registrations. If not, such registrants will receive a postcard confirming voter registration, which will also include a notice of their polling place location. For all elections, extra sample ballots will be available at polling locations.
Additional resources:
California Secretary of State: http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder: http://www.lavote.net/
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