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Everything you need to know about voting and the Nov. 3 general election in Southern California.
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Part 2: Judges, one of your toughest ballot tasks. What to considerListen 25:06Traffic ticket disputes. Child custody cases. Theft. Voters decide which Los Angeles and Orange County superior court judges rule on these kinds of cases and other daily issues that directly affect how we live. Though multiple local judges are up for a vote on the June primary ballot, finding information about these candidates can be trickier than other races. In the second installment of our voter game plan series, LAist Reporter Cato Hernández discusses each of the judicial candidates and shares some important tips from a former judge.
Check out Cato's Voter Game Plan guides on the LA and OC Superior Court judges at LAist.com/vgp
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Voting FAQs
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The deadline is May 18. But don't panic. Even if you miss that deadline, you still have options. -
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Every ballot filed in the upcoming primary election requires a voter’s signature. Here's a look at how the process to verify them works. -
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Some voters have reported receiving ballots for old roommates, or got multiple ballots in the mail. Here's what to do.
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Steve Hilton launched his general election campaign at the site of the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights. -
Trump used California as example of what he calls the "insanity" of current voting in the U.S. Yes, California takes time to count all the ballots. There's a good reason. -
District leaders across L.A. County are considering whether to ask voters to approve property tax increases this November to fund school repairs and renovations.
About California's new congressional districts
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The ruling denies a request by California Republicans and the Trump administration for a preliminary injunction blocking the maps created by Proposition 50. -
The vote isn't certified yet, but a lot has happened since Election Day. -
Statewide turnout was 50%. It was lower in L.A. County and higher in Orange County.
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The city says a 2% boost until 2028 could add $44 million in yearly revenue.
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Here's why Republicans are facing an uphill battle, particularly for retaining control of the House.
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Filing deadline for L.A. mayor candidates is noon Saturday. Two major developments hours before have shaken up the race.
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Former L.A. Unified superintendent says he's still in mourning and needs to focus on family.
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