Your Sample Ballot
Know before you go. Walk through every race, proposition, and measure on your November ballot, one step at a time. This way, you walk into the polls with confidence.
"The vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have."
Why This Matters
For first-time voters and those returning to the polls, a sample ballot removes the guesswork. You'll see every candidate, proposition, and measure before Election Day. This gives you time to research, reflect, and decide.
How it works
Read each race
We explain who's running and what each office does in plain language.
Mark your choices
Select your preferred candidate or Yes/No on each measure.
Review & print
See your completed ballot and print or save it to bring to the polls.
This ballot covers 10 races and measures, including federal, state, county, city, school board, and ballot propositions. Take your time. There are no wrong answers, only informed ones.
Primary sources
- CA Secretary of State: Candidate Filings
- CA SoS: Qualified Ballot Measures
- LA County Registrar-Recorder: Sample Ballot
- CA Legislative Analyst Office
This sample ballot is for informational purposes only. Your actual ballot will depend on your registered address. Verify your ballot at lavote.gov.