May 27, 2010

With the mid-term election right around the corner, there is a lot of information out there; and its not that easy to digest. That's why MPAC took the time to compile some resources that will help you take a step back and figure out the status of all they different players.

Here are our top picks:

• Your one stop shop: SmartVoter.org

  After you put in your address, you get a full break-down of all the candidates, propositions, and local measures. The best part, is they include short videos on the different propositions, so that you don't have to read the whole time. Its help break up all the boring text, and makes it a little more easy to take in.

• To mentally prepare yourself for the logistics of the experience, try the California.evoter.

  See sample ballot before you walk into the booth.

  Register to vote

  Find poling places

• For more comprehensive candidate voting records, try Votesmart.org.

  Candidate list and links

  Educational resources

  Break down of propositions

  Candidate voting records, demographics, etc.

• To order or download a free, non-partisan voter guide, go to the League of Women Voters.

  Aziza Hasan (aziza@mpac.org)                                                                                                                                                               Southern California Government Relations Director