Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1480924
Can I track my ballot? You can track your vote-by-mail ballot — when it is mailed, received and counted — with Where's My Ballot?, which is offered in every county. Sign-up at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov. Find more elections and voter information at sos.ca.gov/elections. Am I registered to vote? At voterstatus.sos.ca.gov, you can check if and where you are registered to vote, check your political party preference and language preference for elec- tion materials, find your polling place, and more. (If you recently registered online, wait at least 24 hours before checking your status.) Register to vote at registertovote.ca.gov. I filled out my ballot — what do I do with it? Ballots must be delivered to a polling place or secure dropbox by close of polls at 8 p.m. on November 8, 2022. Mailed ballots must be postmarked on or before November 8, 2022, and received by your county elec- tions office no later than November 15, 2022. *Find your county elections office at sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/ county-elections-offices. Things to Know I missed the voter registration deadline (Oct. 24) — can I still vote? You can "conditionally " register and vote at your county elections office after the 15-day voter registration deadline of Oct. 24.* CalPERS, CalSTRS Board Elections As you cast your votes in state and local elections, don't forget to make sure your voice is heard in California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) and California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) board elections. Here's how to cast your vote for CTA's recommended candidates: 40 cta.org 2023 CalSTRS Teachers' Retirement Board Election In the fall of 2023, CalSTRS will conduct an election for the three members of the board who represent active CalSTRS members and participants. Voting will be open Sept. 29-Nov. 30, 2023, and ballots will be mailed to all active members. CTA recommends the following educators for the seats on the board: K-12 Classroom Teacher: Denise Bradford Community College Instructor: Sharon Hendricks K-12 Classroom Teacher: Harry M. Keiley The Teachers' Retirement Board consists of 12 members who are elected, appointed or hold office ex officio for four years. Their decisions affect all active and retired CalSTRS members. For more information, visit calstrs.com. 2022 CalPERS Special Retired Member Election A special election to fill the vacant retired represen- tative seat on the CalPERS Board of Administration recently completed in late September. If no candidate received a majority (results unknown as of press time), a runoff election will be held. All CalPERS members retired as of July 1, 2022, can vote in the runoff election. A runoff ballot package will be mailed on Nov. 4 and voting will be open until Dec. 5. CTA recommends a vote for Yvonne Walker. The term of office for this position begins immediately upon certification by the Secretary of State and expires in 2028. Visit calpers.ca.gov for more information. Note: Education Support Professionals are mem- bers of CalPERS — retired CTA ESPs are eligible to vote in this election. Certificated CTA members belong to CalSTRS and are not eligible to vote in this election. Election 2022