La Verne Voter Guide: June 2 Primary Election
From state offices to local measures, here’s what you need to know.
In California, the June primary usually isn't the finish line. It's the cut.
State and federal contests—State Senate, State Assembly, U.S. House, and most of the statewide executive offices—run on what's called the top-two primary system. The name does the heavy lifting: the two candidates with the most votes in June advance to the Nov. 3 General Election, regardless of party preference. That's it. No one wins outright in June (unless it's one of the rare contests that actually ends at the primary).
So when you fill out your June ballot, you're not picking a winner. You're picking a finalist.
Key dates and voting options
All California active registered voters will receive a ballot for the June 2 primary, and county elections officials began mailing ballots on May 4. The last day to register to vote is May 18, and same-day conditional voter registration is available from May 19 through Election Day. Ballots may be returned by mail, at a secure drop box, or at a county elections office.
• Vote by mail: Every registered voter should have received a ballot on or before May 4. Once it arrives, fill it out, sign the return envelope and send it back. Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day, June 2. No postage is required.
• Ballot drop boxes: More than 400 official drop boxes will be available countywide starting May 5, including the one outside La Verne City Hall.
• In-person voting: Vote Centers open May 23 in LA County (LA County is a Voter's Choice Act county).
On Election Day, June 2 polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters can cast a ballot in person or drop off their completed mail ballot at any location. Note: voting centers will be open on Memorial Day, May 25.
County election resources and vote-center locations are available through plan.lavote.gov and caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov.caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/
Register to vote or update your registration info
Register to vote or update your registration online at registertovote.ca.gov.
Paper registration application forms are also available at post offices, county elections offices, and libraries.
The last day to register to vote is May 18.
If you miss the deadline to register, you can still go to your county elections office, vote center, or polling place on or before Election Day to complete conditional voter registration (aka "Same Day Voter Registration").
Will I need to show an ID to vote?
According to the California Secretary of State, most voters in California are not required to show ID. However, there’s a specific exception:
- If you’re voting for the first time in a federal election,
- Registered by mail or online, and
- Did not provide a driver’s license, state ID or last four digits of your Social Security number when registering,
You may be asked to show identification or provide it with your mail ballot.
How to read the ballot
The most important rule to remember is that California’s primary election is usually not a winner-take-all contest for these offices. Instead, the June election selects the two candidates who advance to November for most voter-nominated offices.
That means voters should look carefully at the June ballot as the first step in choosing among the full field of candidates, not as the final election for most of these races.
What's on the June 2 Ballot for La Verne residents
State Senator (District 22)
Member of the State Assembly (41st District)
U.S. Representative (31st District)
LA County Sheriff
County Assessor
California Governor
California Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
Controller
Treasurer
Attorney General
Insurance Commissioner
Member State Board of Equalization (3rd District)
(State) Superintendent of Public Instruction
LA County Superior Court Judges
As part of Los Angeles County, La Verne voters help elect judges to the Superior Court of Los Angeles County. The number of seats on the ballot changes each election cycle. In the June 2 primary, 15 judicial seats are up for election.
Measure ER—LA County Sales Tax Increase
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Measure A—Bonita Unified School District Bond
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Campaign Money
California’s FPPC publishes top-contributor lists for campaigns that raise at least $1 million. Voters and readers can also research candidate and ballot-measure contributions through the Secretary of State’s Power Search database.
Research campaign contributions for candidates and ballot measures at the Secretary of State's website: powersearch.sos.ca.gov.
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