2020 is an important year, politically. With November 3rd only a few months away, it’s important to keep several elections in mind. Although the presidential one is well-known, there are other elections that you can share your voice in. Here is your ultimate guide on what you can vote for in November.
The Presidential Election:
This year marks the final year of President Trump’s 4-year term. Although Trump is eligible for a second run, he faces competition from 12 Democratic nominees and 2 Republican nominees. This election occurs on November 3rd, but the Californian Democratic and Republican primaries are March 3rd. The primaries will determine one representative from each party for the final election in November.
The House Election:
November 3rd also marks the biennial election date for the House of Representatives. As of 2018, the House consists of a Democratic majority, though with the new election, this could change. All 435 House seats are up for reelection, including the 53 Californians.
U.S. Senate:
Senators hold six-year terms, with one third up for election every two years. Neither of California’s two senators is up for re-election this year.
State Senate:
Representatives from the State Senate (from odd-numbered districts) are up for election on November 3rd, with primaries on March 3rd. District 37, the only district currently up for election, a district that encompasses Anaheim and Irvine.
State Assembly:
All 80 representatives in the California State Assembly are up for election on November 3rd, with primaries March 3rd. There are 80 different State Assembly districts, so research which one is yours and who will appear on the ballot for your district.
Propositions:
As of now, only two propositions will be listed on the ballots. These are the propositions--
Primaries Ballot: “The Public Preschool, K-12, and College Health and Safety Bond Act of 2020 (Assembly Bill 48). A $15 billion bond measure to fund seismic retrofitting and other capital improvements on various California public preschool, K-12, and college campuses.”
General Election Ballot: “Referendum to Overturn a 2018 Law That Replaced Money Bail System with A System Based on Public Safety Risk. A referendum (placed on the ballot via petition) on Senate Bill 10 passed by the state legislature in 2018 that replaces the state's current cash bail system with a risk assessment-based bail system.”
You can register (or pre-register!) to vote here:
Written By Justina Brandt
Comments