Black Power Voter Guide
What is a
General Election?
In general elections, we vote to make our final choice between the top two candidates from the primary election for federal, state, and local offices. Additionally, we vote on any statewide and local measures that may be included on the ballot. The next general election is Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
Who Is
Eligible TO VOTE?
All U.S. Citizens, who are residents of California, at least 18 years old on Election Day, and not currently serving prison sentences for felony convictions are eligible to vote. This includes individuals serving misdemeanor sentences, awaiting trial, and individuals on parole, probation, and mandatory supervision.
important dates:
October 7th
October 8th
October 21st
October 26th
November 5th
November 12th
Click the link below to find your
voting location
Click the link below to find your
ballot drop off locations
who is eligible...
Registration
Conditional Voter Registration
- If you miss the registration deadline, you can conditionally register and cast a “provisional ballot” by visiting a vote center.
- Individuals under 18 years old may pre-register to vote You can register to vote online at: registertovote.ca.gov
- You can check your voter registration status at: voterstatus.sos.ca.gov
A GUIDE TO STATEWIDE BALLOT MEASURES
YES on Prop 2
Public Education Facilities Bond Measure
Funds the modernization of public schools and community colleges by allowing the state to issue $10 billion in bonds.
YES on Prop 3
Right to Marry and Repeal Proposition 8
Ensure equal marriage rights in California by repealing Prop 8 and amending the state constitution to say “the right to marry is a fundamental right” for all couples.
YES on Prop 4
Parks, Environment, Energy, and Water Bond Measure
Provides $10 billion in bonds to fund climate and environmental initiatives, including wildfire prevention, clean air and water, wildlife protection, parks, agricultural support, and more.
YES on Prop 5
Local Bond Measures to Fund Housing and Public Infrastructure
Lower the voter threshold to 55% for borrowing to fund more affordable housing projects and build and maintain public infrastructure.
YES on Prop 6
Remove Involuntary Servitude as Punishment for Crime
End slavery in California by removing the constitutional language that permits involuntary servitude (slavery) as punishment for a crime.
YES on Prop 32
$18 Minimum Wage Initiative
Increase California’s hourly minimum wage from $16 to $18 by 2026 and adjust the rate annually for inflation.
YES on Prop 33
Prohibit State Limitations on Local Rent Control
Provides local governments the ability to establish rent control for residential properties.
YES on Prop 35
Managed Care Organization Tax Authorization
Provides permanent funding for Medi-Cal Health Care Services and makes permanent the existing tax on managed health care insurance plans, which expires in 2026.
No on Prop 34
Managed Care Organization Tax Authorization
Requires healthcare providers to spend 98% of federal discount drug program revenues on direct patient care, applying to specific providers like the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
No on Prop 36
Drug and Theft Crime Penalties and Treatment-Mandated Felonies
Expands felony charges and increases sentences for certain drug and theft crimes, boosting prison funding by billions of dollars over 10 years while reducing funding for mental health, drug treatment, and education.
ways to vote & timelines
- Ballots Mailed to Voters October 7th
- VBM Drop Boxes available beginning October 8th
- Mailed VBM Ballots must be postmarked on or before Election day and received by November 12th
- VBM ballots can be dropped off in-person at a secure ballot drop box voting location or your county elections office by 8:00pm on November 5th
In-person voting locations will offer voter registration, replacement ballots, accessible voting machines, and language assistance to those who need it. Click on link below to find your polling place.
- Vote centers open in all VCA counties on October 26th
- In VCA Counties you can vote by mail, use a drop box, or go to a vote center up to 10 days before election day.