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Commitment 2022: Voter guide for the Central Coast
By Torstein Rehn
Commitment 2022: Voter guide for the Central Coast
MILLION BALLOTS HAVE BEEN RETURNED ACROSS CALIFORNIA... MAKING UP 22 PERCENT OF ALL BALLOTS SENT OUT STATEWIDE. ELECTION OFFICIALS ARE SHARING SOME LAST MINUTE TIPS FOR VOTERS. MORE TONIGHT... FROM ACTION NEWS 8 REPORTER LESLIE DUARTE. THE FIRST STEP TO PARTICIPATING IS KNOWING WHAT'S ON THE BALLOT....BALLOT INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ONLINE ON THE SECRETARY OF STATE WEBSITE... ONCE A BALLOT HAS BEEN FILLED OUT....VOTERS CAN DROP IT OFF AT A VOTING LOCATION, IN- PERSON AT A POLL CENTER OR BY MAIL... HOWEVER... <"WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU PUT IT IN THE U.S. MAIL AT THIS POINT. ANYTHING THAT IS POSTMARKED BY ELECTION DAY AND RECEIVED BY THE TUESDAY AFTER THE ELECTION WILL BE ACCEPTED." IF YOU WANT TO VOTE IN PERSON... YOU MUST CHECK POLLING LOCATIONS AS SOME SITES HAVE CHANGED... çáááSOTáááÑ <"IF YOU'RE IN THE CITY OF GREENFIELD, CITY OF MONTEREY CITY AND MARINA CITY OF KING, YOU'RE GOING TO SEE SOME CHANGES LIKELY. SO YOU WANT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO." > FOR A FULL LIST OF POLLING AND BALLOT DROP OFF LOCATIONS YOU CAN VISIT THE KSBW WEBSITE.. JUST CLICK ON COMMITMENT 2022... AND A REMINDER....IF YOU VOTE IN PERSON BRING YOUR BALLOT. IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT, YOU WILL BE GIVEN A PROVISIONAL ONE. ALSO THE MONTEREY SALINAS TRANSIT IS MAKING IT EASIER TO VOTE BY OFFERING FREE BUS RIDES ALL DAY TOMORROW.... EVEN TAKING DISABLED VOTERS DIRECTLY TO POLLING CENTERS. <"EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE. AND LACK OF ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION SHOULD NOT PROHIBIT SOMEONE FROM EXERCISING THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE AND PARTICIPATE IN OUR DEMOCRACY." > YOU SHOULD ALSO KNOW THAT UNDER STATE LAW EMPLOYERS ARE REQUIRED TO GIVE SOME WORKERS TIME OFF TO VOTE.. IF YOUR WORK HOURS MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO VOTE... IN MONTEREY COUNTY LESLIE DUARTE KSBW ACTION NEWS 8 ### IF AFTER ALL THIS INFORMATION YOU STILL HAVE QUESTIONS-
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Commitment 2022: Voter guide for the Central Coast
By Torstein Rehn
Today is the last day to vote. Here's everything you need to know to cast your vote.When can I vote?Every registered voter in California was sent a mail-in ballot, which will still be counted if post marked by today, but to be safe anyone who still has a ballot should drop them off at a polling location or at an election drop box. Where do I drop off my ballot?Ballot Drop off locations can be found around the Central Coast. Monterey County locations can be found here: Ballot drop-off locations. Santa Cruz County locations can be found here: Ballot drop-off locations. San Benito County locations can be found here: Ballot drop-off locations.Where do I vote on election day?Your polling place depends on where you live. To find where to cast your ballot on election day, search your address on California's Find Your Polling Place tool.Should I bring my mail-in ballot on election day?Yes. Voters must forfeit their mail-in ballot if they want to vote in person. If you forget to bring yours to the polling place, You will be given a provisional ballot that will be counted after the registrar of voters confirms you did not vote by mail.Can I track my vote?You can track your mail-in ballot to make sure it arrives at a polling place and was counted. In order to track your ballot, California requires you to register using the BallotTrax website.MST to offer free fares for Election DayMonterey-Salinas-Transit (MST) is providing free fares on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8. MST will provide its usual routes, but all rides will be free.In their announcement, MST released a statement saying, "Lack of transportation should not prevent anyone from being able to exercise their right to vote."Local Election CoverageMonterey County Sheriff: Commitment 2022: Meet the candidates running for Monterey County SheriffMayor of Monterey: Commitment 2022: Meet the candidates for Monterey mayorMayor of Salinas: Commitment 2022: Meet the candidates for Salinas mayorMayor of Santa Cruz: Commitment 2022: Meet the candidates for Santa Cruz mayorMayor of Hollister: Commitment 2022: Meet the candidates for Hollister mayor Monterey County Supervisor District 2: Commitment 2022: Meet the candidates for Monterey County Supervisor District 2Santa Cruz County Supervisor District 3: Commitment 2022: Meet the Santa Cruz County Supervisor District 3 candidatesPacific Grove's Measure M: Commitment 2022: Pacific Grove to vote on retail cannabis with Measure MSanta Cruz's Measure O: Commitment 2022: Santa Cruz tackles Measure OHollister Measure T and Measure U: 2 ballot measures may determine fate of Hollister's biker rallyWhat to know about California ballot initiatives for the 2022 election
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Today is the last day to vote. Here's everything you need to know to cast your vote.

When can I vote?

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Every registered voter in California was sent a mail-in ballot, which will still be counted if post marked by today, but to be safe anyone who still has a ballot should drop them off at a polling location or at an election drop box.

Where do I drop off my ballot?

Ballot Drop off locations can be found around the Central Coast.

Where do I vote on election day?

Your polling place depends on where you live. To find where to cast your ballot on election day, search your address on California's Find Your Polling Place tool.

Should I bring my mail-in ballot on election day?

Yes. Voters must forfeit their mail-in ballot if they want to vote in person. If you forget to bring yours to the polling place, You will be given a provisional ballot that will be counted after the registrar of voters confirms you did not vote by mail.

Can I track my vote?

You can track your mail-in ballot to make sure it arrives at a polling place and was counted. In order to track your ballot, California requires you to register using the BallotTrax website.

MST to offer free fares for Election Day

Monterey-Salinas-Transit (MST) is providing free fares on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 8. MST will provide its usual routes, but all rides will be free.

In their announcement, MST released a statement saying, "Lack of transportation should not prevent anyone from being able to exercise their right to vote."

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