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For the latest information: Election Day is Nov. 5. Visit cta.org/election for updates on initiatives and candidates throughout the state that are recommended by our union. For your personalized voting guide, check out cta.yourvoter.guide. The facts: • Tues., Nov. 5, 2024, is the date for the General Election, • The last day to register to vote for the Nov. 5 General Election is Oct. 21, 2024. • All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the Nov. 5 General Election — your county elections office will begin mailing ballots by Oct. 7. • Ballot drop-off locations open on Oct. 8. • Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned by mail, at a drop-off location, or your county elections office. • Vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter 's Choice Act counties beginning on Oct. 26. • Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by Nov. 12. Visit the California Secretary of State website at sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration for more information (in multiple languages) and to register. Where can I: • Check if I am registered to vote? • Check where I am registered to vote? • Check my political party preference? • Check my language preference for election materials? • Check the status of my vote-by-mail or provisional ballot? • Find my polling place? • Find contact information for my county elections office? The answer to all: voterstatus.sos.ca.gov. If you recently registered online, please wait at least 24 hours before checking your status. The 2024 General Election: Things to Know I missed the voter registration deadline (Oct. 21). Can I still vote? Yes — eligible citizens can "conditionally " register or re-register to vote within 14 days of an election at their county elections office, polling place or vote center. Your ballot will be processed and counted once the county elections office has completed the voter registration verification process. See sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/same-day-reg for more. Vote union strong! 31 A U G U S T / S E P T E M B E R 2 0 24

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