Election Day has turned into an “election month,” as ballots were mailed out the week of Oct. 5 to all registered voters in California. Perhaps you have already filled out your ballot and placed the sealed and signed envelope in a post office box or official ballot box. Or maybe you have already completed a ballot at a local Voting Center. Either way, wear that “I voted” sticker with pride, my friend, but be aware that the final determination on winners and losers this election season may not be known for weeks.
When the ballot counting gets underway, it’s hoped that enough Black voters utilize their rights and play a pivotal role in determining the future structure of the city, county, state and nation. There are a number of items on the ballot which deserve readers’ attention. OW staff has gathered information in this guide to assist voters through the process.
Our Weekly endorsements are featured here. Make sure to make your vote count and submit your ballot on or before November 3. For information on voting by mail, drop boxes or becoming an election worker, visit LAvote.net.
President of the U.S.
—Joe Biden
U.S House of Rep. 25
—Christy Smith
U.S. House of Rep. 37
—Karen Bass
U.S. House of Rep. 43
—Maxine Waters
CA State Assembly 54
—Sydney Kamlager-Dove
CA State Assembly 59
—Reggie Jones-Sawyer
CA State Assembly 62
—Autumn Burke
CA State Assembly 64
—Mike Gipson
LAUSD District seat 7
—Patricia Castellanos
2nd Dist. Supervisor
—Herb Wesson
10th Dist. Councilman
—Mark Ridley-Thomas
County District Attorney
—George Gascon
Carson Mayor
—Albert Robles
LA Community College District seat 1
—Tori Bailey
Proposition 14
—Yes
Proposition 15
—Yes
Proposition 16
—Yes
Proposition 17
—Yes
Proposition 18
—No
Proposition 19
—Yes
Proposition 20
—No
Proposition 21
—Yes
Proposition 22
—No
Proposition 23
—Yes
Proposition 24
—Yes
Proposition 25
—Yes
Measure RR
—Yes
Measure J
—Yes