Presidential election 2024: Here’s your Bay Area voter’s guide

Election day is just around the corner

The 2024 presidential election is right around the corner and once again, there are several candidates running for office. It's important to do your research and familiarize yourself with each candidate's stance on the issues before you head to the polls. You can find this information on their websites, listen to their speeches, or read articles about them in the news. There are also many websites and organizations that keep the public informed on the issues and the candidates. Many of them can be found online. Use reliable sources to analyze each candidate's plan and decide which you agree with the most.

Here are some tips for voting in the Bay Area

To vote in California, you must be a U.S. citizen, 18 years old, and a resident of California. If you are not registered to vote, you can do so online. The deadline to register is October 24, 2024. You can vote in person on Election Day, November 3, 2024. You can also vote by mail, which you will need to request by October 27, 2024.

According to the Public Policy Institute of California, in the 2020 election, 86.5% of registered California voters cast a ballot, compared with 66.8% of registered voters nationwide. Turnout was highest among voters 65 and older (90.2%) and lowest among voters 18 to 24 (54.1%).

Here are some of the key issues that this election will be decided on

The presidential election is expected to be close and it could come down to a few key issues. These issues include the economy, healthcare, climate change, gun control, and immigration. It is important to do your research on these issues and decide what is most important to you. This election is especially important due to the fact that the decisions made now could have a lasting effect on future generations. Every vote counts, especially in an election like this when the outcome is expected to be close. Make your voice heard and vote on November 3rd, 2024.