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Placer County Elections Office Reminds Voters of Their Voting Options and Important Deadlines

The Placer County Elections Office would like to share a few details to ensure voters are able to confidently and successfully cast their ballots in the November 5, 2024, General Election.

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It’s Election Season – Make Plan to Vote

We are days away from the Nov. 5 General Election and ballots should be in hand (and hopefully already filled out and on their way back to the Elections Office, either by mail or Drop Box).

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Placer County Elections Office Provides Reminders to Voters

AUBURN, Calif. The Placer County Elections Office would like to remind voters that the voting period for the November 5, 2024 General Election has officially begun.

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Vote Center Open at Truckee Town Hall

TRUCKEE, Calif. – Truckee Town Hall is open for voting. The Town Hall vote center at 10183 Truckee Airport Road is where residents may vote, request replacement ballots, register to vote and ask questions about the voting process. 

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Placer Supervisors Oppose Props 5 and 33

The Placer County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to adopt two resolutions today opposing California’s Propositions 5 and 33 on the November ballot.

Image caption: Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan Jr., a staunch defender of voting rights.
The Attack on the Popular Vote

In more than 30 states, it’s harder than ever to vote this year. But in California, it’s never been easier.

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California cities switch to more inclusive, district-based elections system.
Voting Rights...the Final Frontier
Pushed by activists, cities move from at-large elections to district races.
There are more than 300 community service districts in California.
Community Services Districts, Explained
Areas that the county overlooks can form their own local governments.
California continues to work on legislation that would make voting easier.
Voting Rites
And more bills are on the way to help you make your mark on Election Day.
The cycle of crime and homelessness is escalating, but it doesn't have to be that way.
Homelessness and Crime in California: Even More Complex Than You Think
What causes the cycle of homelessness and crime, and how to stop it.
The California Supreme Court has defined the state’s legal and political agenda for more than 170 years.
How the California Supreme Court Blazes Legal Trails
From its beginnings in the Gold Rush, the state Supreme Court continues to define the state today.
Translated from the Greek, “Democracy” means “people power.” How much power do the people have in California?
People Power! What Is Democracy, and How Does It Work in California?
The Goddess of Democracy is alive and well in California, but that hasn’t always been true.