Tulare County voters will also decide on key state ballot measures and who represents them on local boards and councils. In Visalia, voters will consider adding a cannabis business tax to the municipal code. This could be the first step in bringing the cannabis industry to the city.

Here are a few key dates and a quick look at the November ballot.

Important dates

• Now – November 5th – By this date, all counties must open ballot drop-off locations for absentee voting. To find a location, please visit: https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/
• Oct. 21: Last day to register for the general election. To check voter registration status, visit MyVoterStatus.
• Oct. 22 – Nov. 5: During this time, voters can “conditionally” register and cast a provisional ballot.
• November 5th: Election day. Polling stations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m
• November 12th: Deadline for absentee voting must be delivered by the United States Postal Service if the absentee ballot is postmarked on or before Election Day.
• Dec 5: Last day for county election officials to certify election results.
• Dec 13: The declaration of vote is the final official election results certified by the Secretary of State and published on the website.