Last-minute voting help & gathering after the election

This is it, folks! We are 6 days from Election Day. Whether you’ve voted on not, are calm or panicking, we have what you need to get through this week. Still haven’t voted? Check out our easy-to-share voter guide graphics below and linked here, and share with a friend. You can find official government resources on how to cast your ballot at https://plan.lavote.gov/ if you live in LA County.

On Sunday afternoon we’re hosting a family-friendly ballot party in DTLA with LA Podcast. On Monday evening, we're hosting virtual ballot cram session. And if you’re feeling election-day nerves, the best thing to combat jitters is taking action – join us to phonebank for Measure A on Tuesday.

Save the Date

We're also planning beyond the election to make sure the LA Forward community has spaces to reflect on the results (hopefully in celebration!). Save the date for our Election Debrief on November 12th. If you’re a parent of a little one, join us for our first-ever Post-Election Playdate on November 9. This is a great opportunity to meet other parents of little kids and have a chance to talk politics with grownups, at least for as long as the kids allow it. Get more info and save the date here.

    

The 2024 LA Forward Voter Guide

We are very proud of our most comprehensive voter guide to date. We also know it’s a long read. We’ve made these graphics to help guide you through the process. You can download them here as well, and share with friends!

Get the Voter Guide

Ballot Party DTLA - November 3

We’ve added one more LA City Ballot Party to the calendar, this time in partnership with the LA Podcast! We’ll be in DTLA at Grand Park this Sunday, 2-4pm. Bring a picnic blanket and your ballot. We’ll have snacks and all the info you need to vote. And being at a park means if you’ve got kids, they can tackle the playground while you tackle your ballot! RSVP here.

Ballot Cram Session - November 4

Left your ballot to the very last minute? Don’t fret! We’re here to help walk you through it and understand your options. Bring your ballot and join LA Forward staff on Zoom for help on getting it done and making sure your questions are answered. RSVP here.

Election Day Measure A Phonebank - November 5

Let’s go LA! It’s the bottom of the ninth, and we need YOU to help us score the winning run. Join us on Election Day, 3-5pm, for a final push to pass Measure A. We can’t afford to strike out on funding essential services and affordable housing. Go team! Get on the roster here.

    

Election Essentials from the What's Next, Los Angeles? Podcast

The What’s Next Los Angeles? podcast with Mike Bonin, in partnership with LA Forward, is an excellent resource for folks who want to learn more about what’s on their ballot (and beyond!). In the most recent episodes of the podcast, Mike has covered Measure A (affordable housing & homless services), Prop 4 (combatting climate change), Prop 6 (ending forced labor in prisons), and interviewed candidates George Gascon for District Attorney, Ysabel Jurado for LA City Council, and judicial candidates George Turner and Ericka Wiley. Check out the full list of episodes here or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to get alerts about more election content coming out this week! 

And beyond the election, check out Mike's recent essay about the questions around policing that LA City Council needs to ask before confirming a new police chief.

    

Now let's get out there and vote!

In solidarity,

David Levitus
Executive Director
LA Forward

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