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Dear, 

CPA is building a people powered democracy. Over the last few months our members have been engaged in education and debate about the upcoming Elections. We are excited to share with you CPA’s endorsements. This November 3rd, we have the opportunity to decide on ballot measures that will fund our schools and community services, protect worker rights, expand voting access, and much more. Building a people powered democracy means enacting community led solutions to the most pressing problems. Now is the time to get activated towards a bold vision to rebuild California and San Francisco so that it works for all of us. Our members are calling voters to educate on Prop 15, Schools and Communities First, which we have identified to be a key ballot measure to generate the funding we need for public education, affordable housing, community health clinics, and other vital community services.

You’ll see below that CPA has taken a stance on key issues that will build on our decades long work in education justice, workers rights, and budget advocacy. We created these recommendations through a process with our staff, members, and board, to ensure that they align with our mission and vision. 

Make your plan to vote. Vote early AND all the way down the ballot. You’ll also find below voting information and key FAQs for how to vote in this election. 

Sincerely, 

The Civic Engagement Team

Tiffany Ng, Jeffrey Lau, Nancy Truong

This November, many Californians will be voting by mail. Read below to find out about what this means.

What are the important deadlines for this election?
October 5th – ballots begin to get mailed out

October 19th – deadline to register to vote. Once you register, your ballot will be mailed out.

October 24th – early in-person voting begins in some counties. In San Francisco you can vote at the polling place in your precinct or at the Voting Center in front of Bill Graham Civic Auditorium on 99 Grove Street. 

November 3rd – last day to vote in-person, and last day to drop off vote-by-mail ballot (must be postmarked by 8pm)

I haven’t received my vote-by-mail ballot yet. How do I check the status of its delivery?
You can track when your ballot was mailed and when to expect to receive it in your mailbox using WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov

How do I mail in my ballot?
You can return the ballot in any mailbox (no stamps needed), or dropoff your ballot at your county elections official’s office, or any ballot drop-box location, any polling place, or any vote center in California. In San Francisco there are early voting drop off locations at Portsmouths Square, Chase Center, and more the weekend before November 3rd. You can also drop off at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium starting October 5th. See more information here: https://sfelections.sfgov.org/vote-mail

We encourage voters to mail in ballots as soon as possible. However, California has extended the time that vote-by-mail ballots can arrive to county elections offices for this election. Vote-by-mail ballots postmarked on or before 8:00 p.m. on Election Day can arrive up to 17 days after Election Day and be counted.

What should I do if I want to vote in person?
You can vote in-person, even if you receive a ballot in the mail. If you want to vote in person, it’s recommended that you vote early. Early voting begins on October 24th, and the last day to vote is November 3rd. Don’t wait until November 3rd! To find your polling location and see where early voting is offered, visit sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place

I missed the deadline to register to vote. Can I still vote?
Yes, California offers same-day voter registration. You can visit your polling place or vote center as soon as they offer early voting to register and cast your vote!

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The Youth Vote is being considered on the ballot as Prop G in San Francisco. Spread the word! If Prop G passes, youth age 16 can become voters.  For now, you can pre-register to vote today at age 16 or 17 and you will automatically be registered to vote when you turn 18.  Register here: https://registertovote.ca.gov/

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