Your guide to the 2022 California midterm election

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Photo illustration for June 7, 2022 primary election guide. (Photo illustration by Nicole Vas / Los Angeles Times; Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

California voters head to the polls Nov. 8 to vote for U.S. senator, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, controller, treasurer, attorney general and local races, including Los Angeles mayor and L.A. County sheriff. There are seven ballot propositions and races for U.S. representative in Congress, state senator and state Assembly member.

How and where to vote

Ballots will be in the mail to all 22 million registered voters in the state no later than Oct. 10. Californians can return ballots by mail, drop them at collection boxes or turn them in at voting centers. They can also cast ballots early at voting centers or wait until Nov. 8 to vote at their neighborhood polling places.

Californians can register to vote or check their status at https://registertovote.ca.gov/.

What propositions are on your ballot?

Of the seven statewide propositions on the ballot, gambling — unsurprisingly — has attracted the most lucre. A simple majority is required to pass all these propositions.

Endorsements

To help voters choose, the Times editorial page publishes endorsements based on candidate interviews and independent reporting.

Tracking the money

Our columnists weigh in

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This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.