League of Women Voters of California Education Fund March 7, 2000 Election Coverage

CONTENTS OF THIS PAGE Smart Voter State Propositions Judicial Guide Open Primary Voting & Registration FAQs

Smart Voter

The League of Women Voters of California is proud to sponsor our growing online voter information Web site Smart Voter (www.smartvoter.org) which offers voters in participating counties:

• Your complete ballot choices, anytime you want it.
• Candidate and proposition information, organized conveniently.
• Final election results, just for your ballot.

Nonpartisan Ballot Measure Analysis

For every election, the League publishes its nonpartisan analyses of all statewide propositions. We are publishing different levels of analyses listed here in order of increasing detail.

• Easy Reading Voters Guide
  In addition to proposition information, this easy-to-read publication also has information about the candidates for U.S. Senate and a description of the 7 political parties in California. The League of Women Voters of California is a partner in producing this Guide.

• Pros & Cons       El Pro y El Contra
  Our widely distributed analysis emphasizing the pros and cons of each proposition -- in English or Spanish.

• In Depth
  For those who would like more detail.

Criteria for Evaluating Ballot Propositions (en español !!)

Some questions to ask yourself while deciding on your vote

FAQs on Bonds (en español !!)

Questions and Answers about bond issues

The Initiative Process (en español !!)

How measures get put on the ballot and how future changes can be made

From governmental sources:

• See the Secretary of State's Voter Information Guide and the Initiative Update showing the status of all submitted initiatives.

• The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst Office has prepared analyses of all initiatives.

A brief description of the judicial system in California including how judges are elected, how voters can get information on judicial candidates, and what standards a voter should consider when voting on judges. A League publication.

Open Primary

The open primary is rather new and, this year, the way the parties will use the results of the presidential primary are essential to understand.

To ensure your vote counts towards the actual selection of delegates to a party's presidential nominating convention, you must be registered with that party. For more information, read "Open Primary".

Voting & Registration FAQs

Do you want to know how to register to vote? Do you have questions about the voting process? See our Frequently Asked Questions on registration, parties, voting...

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