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Vote in the November 3rd Election!

Have you signed up to vote?

Get a voter registration form at your library, post office, DMV, or call 1-800-345-8683. There is no cost to register. You can get help filling out the form if you want. Then just sign it and mail it in.

The last day to register for this election is October 5.

Voting is Easy!

1. To vote in the November 3 election, you must sign up to vote by October 5th.

2. When you sign up to vote, you will be asked if you want to choose a political party. It does not cost anything to join a party. See more information about the parties.

3. Before the election, you will get a booklet called the "Sample Ballot" from your County Elections Office. It will list all of the candidates and measures that you will be asked to vote on.

4. You don't have to vote on everything in an election. Just choose the things that interest you.

5. You can choose to vote by mail. Apply for an 'absentee ballot' using the form that comes with your Sample Ballot. Someone can help you fill it out if you like. Just be sure to return the absentee ballot by election day.

6. To vote at the polls on Election Day, find the address of your polling place on the mailing label of the Sample Ballot. Or call your County Elections office before the election to ask where to go. The polls will be open from 7 am to 8 pm on Election Day.

7. You can mark your choices on your Sample Ballot and take it with you. When you vote, do not feel rushed or be afraid to ask for help if you need it. It is your right to vote!

About Easy Reading Voter Guide

The League of Women Voters of California Education Fund prepared this nonpartisan Easy Reading Voter Guide. The partners in the project were the League of Women Voters, Secretary of State's office, California Voter Foundation, and State Library.

Information about elections can be confusing and hard to understand. This election guide is easier to read and explains things clearly. The statements from the political parties and candidates are their answers to our questions. We wrote the rest. We hope the guide helps you make informed voting choices.

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Last updated: September 30, 1998
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