Besides the President and U.S. Senate, there are many other candidates you can vote for. Your representatives in the U.S. Congress and the State Assembly will be chosen in this election. Some districts will vote for State Senate seats. Your ballot may also have candidates for your local government, such as county supervisor, city council or school board.
All of the candidates for your area will be listed in the Sample Ballot that is mailed to you by your county elections office. Visit Smart Voter for more information about local candidates.
U.S. Government
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California State Government
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President and Vice President
- Elected for 4 years
- Being chosen in this election
U.S. Congress
- Works on U.S. laws and budget
U.S. Senate
- 2 Senators for each state
- Elected for 6 years
- 1 Senator chosen in this election
U.S. House of Representatives
- 53 members for California
- Elected for 2 years
- All being voted on in this election
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Governor
- Elected for 4 years
- Next election in 2006
State Legislature
- Works on state laws and budget
State Senate
- 40 Senators
- Elected for 4 years
- Half in this election and half in 2006
State Assembly
- 80 Assemblymembers
- Elected for 2 years
- All being voted on in this election
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