Southern Californians will head to the polls Tuesday to decide 17 state ballot propositions, county and city offices, local ballot measures and other races that will shape the future of the state and nation.
What to Know
When: Polls are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters who are in line by 8 p.m. are still eligible to vote.
Where: Use the Voter's Edge tool below to find your polling place. Several companies are offering free and discounted rides today to polling stations.
How: Click here to make sure you're registered to vote in the Tuesday election.
Polling Place Problems: Most Americans will cast ballots without any problems, but here's what to know just in case there's an issue at your polling station.
Turnout: Long lines were reported early Tuesday, due in part to the time required to fill out the hefty California ballot. There are 35 contests listed on ballots in some precincts. An average time of between 10 minutes and 11 minutes was expected to fill out such ballots, which could result in long lines, the registrar's office warned earlier.
Results: Election results will be updated here as they become available.
Races to Watch
Politics
Local, state and national politics
Election day comes after two weekends of long lines at early voting locations across Southern California, where a bulked up ballot includes a sweeping range of propositions. A gun and ammunition initiative, a measure that would legalize the recreational use of marijuna and two that deal with the state's death penalty all go before voters.
Recreational Marijuana Legalization: Five states are voting on whether to legalize recreational marijuana use, making California's Prop 64 a closely watched measure. The prop would make California the largest pot market in the world, legalizing the drug and establish packaging, labeling, advertising and marketing standards and restrictions for marijuana products, including prohibiting marketing and advertising marijuana to minors.
Death Penalty Decision: Voters will find two death penalty propositions on the ballot. Proposition 62 would end the death penalty and keep condemned inmates in prison for life. Proposition 66 would speed up appeals and let officials begin single-drug executions.
Expanding Gun Laws: Another hot-button issue is on the ballot in the form of a gun and ammunition measure, the provisions of which include prohibiting the possession of large-capacity magazines. Proposition 63 would also require most individuals to pass background checks and obtain Department of Justice authorization to purchase ammunition.
For a look at all 17 statewide propositions on the Tuesday ballot, click here.
Presidential Election: Polls show Democrat Hillary Clinton with a commanding lead over Republican Donald Trump in California. The race for the White House will likely come down to what voters decide in a few battleground states.
The Senate After Boxer: Two Democrats are battling to replace longtime Sen. Barbara Boxer. California Attorney General Kamala Harris and Rep. Loretta Sanchez are facing off in a high-profile contest under the state's election law, which calls for runoffs between the top two primary election vote-getters from any party.
Plastic Bags: Voters will weigh in on a referendum challenging a statewide ban on the bags and on a separate initiative redirecting money collected by stores from the sale of carry-out bags to a fund supporting environmental projects. Proposition 67 will allow voters to decide if grocery stores and other selected retail outlets should be banned from handing out single-use plastic bags, but permitted to sell recycled paper bags and reusable bags for a minimum of 10 cents. Proposition 65 would legislate the use of money raised by the statewide ban.
LA County Fourth District: Janice Hahn, a Democratic congresswoman from San Pedro and the daughter of former county Supervisor Kenneth Hahn, will take on Republican Steve Napolitano, a former Manhattan Beach city councilman who has been Supervisor Don Knabe's senior deputy for 11 years. The area includes southeast Los Angeles County, Long Beach and South Bay communities. Knabe has termed out.
LA County Fifth Fifth District: Kathryn Barger, a Republican, has been Supervisor Michael Antonovich's chief deputy supervisor for 15 years. Darrell Park, a Democrat, is an author and clean energy entrepreneur who has worked in the White House Office of Management and Budget. The area includes the northern portion of Los Angeles County, including Pasadena, Lancaster, Palmdale and Santa Clarita. Antonovich has termed out.
