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November 2010 Election Edition

Just a quick update and reminder to VOTE today!
Election Day Resources



La Voz Endorses...
Obama
The Candidates


Governor (CA)

Jerry Brown

  

Lieutenant Governor (CA)

Gavin Newsom

   

Insurance Commisioner (CA)

Dave Jones

 

 Controller

John Chiang

  

Treasurer

Bill Lockyer

 

Secretary of State

Debra Bowen

 

Attorney General

Kamala Harris

 

State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Tom Torlakson


US Senate

Barbara Boxer

 

US Representative - 50th District
Francine Busby


US Representative - 51st District
Bob Filner


US Representative - 53rd District
Susan Davis


CA State Senate - 40th District
Juan Vargas


CA State Assembly - 76th District
Toni Atkins


CA State Assembly - 78th District
Marty Block


CA State Assembly - 79th District
Ben Hueso
 
City of La Mesa, Mayor
Art Madrid

City of National City, City Council Member
Luis "Louie" Natividad

City of National City, Mayor

City of San Diego City Council -District No 6
Howard Wayne

City of San Diego City Council -District No 8
David Alvarez

San Diego Community College - District A
Maria NIeto Senour

San Diego Community College - District E
Peter M. Zschiesche

Southwestern College Board of Trustees Seat 2
Terri Valladolid
Ve Y Vota 
 
Local Propositions

 

Proposition A

(Ban on County Government PLAs)

NO

 

Proposition B

(San Diego City Attorney Protection)

YES

 

Proposition D

(Protect Public Safety and Services in City of San Diego)

YES

Proposition G

(Carlsbad Permanent Pension Freeze)

NO


Proposition H

(Chula Vista Utility User Tax Modernization)

NO

Proposition J

(Invest in Public Education)

YES


Proposition O

(South Bay Union Teacher Retention)

YES

 
Statewide Propositions

Proposition 19
(Regulate, Control and Tax Marijuana)
YES


Proposition 20
(Congressional Redistricting Overhaul)
NO

 
Proposition 21

(Protect State Parks)
YES

Proposition 23
NO

 
Proposition 24

YES


Proposition 25


Proposition 26
NO


Proposition 27
(Eliminate Redistricting Commission)
YES 

 

In light of news about various efforts to suppress the Latino vote in several states, we put together the following list of suggestions to help you be prepared on Election Day.  Please forward this message to all your friends and family. For assistance and questions about voting and elections, call 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682).

Text REPORT plus a brief description to 62571 to report any incidents you encounter at the polls.  (For example, text "REPORT not accepting my ID" to 62571.) As a U.S. citizen, voting is your right.  Don't let it be taken away!

  1. If you have a driver's license, U.S. passport, or state-issued identification, bring it!  In many places, you will not be required to show identification.  Some polling places may, however, require you to show ID only if you are a first-time voter who registered by mail.  If you do not have those documents, bring one that shows your name and address, such as a utility bill, bank statement, paycheck stub, government check, or other government document.  If you feel you have been singled out to produce ID, call (888) 839-8682 to report the incident.
  2. If you do not have any of these forms of ID and are a registered voter, you can still cast a provisional ballot.  A provisional ballot is a form of contingent voting that allows voters to cast a ballot that will be counted after election officials verify eligibility.
  3. If you need assistance reading or filling out the ballot, you have the right to bring someone with you to the polls to help you or to request assistance from a poll worker.  Some locations, but not all, are required to have materials in Spanish or other languages.  For a list of these locations, call (888) 839-8682.
  4. If you make a mistake on your voting ballot, you have the right to get a new one.
  5. If you requested an absentee or vote-by-mail ballot but did not send it in, you can turn it in at any voting precinct or polling place of the county where you are registered.
  6. If you have any problems-such as your name does not appear on the list, your eligibility is challenged, you do not have ID, there are no more ballots, etc.-request a provisional ballot.
  7. If you are already in line by the time the polls close, you have the right to cast your vote.
  8. You have the right to vote in secret and without being intimidated.
  9. If you are denied a provisional ballot, have any problems that prevent you from casting your vote, or witness any questionable incidents, call (888) 839-8682.