April's Ballot Archive: 2024
Hi there, Manhattan Beach and other voters ~ welcome to the Great Election Adventure, November 2024!
Click on any one of the sections buttons below to jump to them right now.
This election is, to put it lightly, consequential (I’ve linked that to a thesaurus, so you can choose your own word for what we’re facing.)
Do you really want someone else to vote on your behalf? If you’re not sure how you feel about an issue or a candidate, check out the terrific voting resources below.
Note: I generally don’t comment on candidates or issues unless they are on my own ballot.
If you live in Los Angeles county, make a plan to vote here.
- Not registered? We’re lucky: California offers Same Day Voter Registration at the Polls
- If you’re mailing it, your ballot must be postmarked on or before Election Day, November 5, 2024.
- Need a replacement ballot? I never got mine for the June primary. If this happens to you, go here or call 800-815-2666. To my surprise, my ballot arrived by mail VERY quickly.
Questions about California elections?
Everything You’ve Wanted to Know About Elections But Were Afraid to Ask
National Candidates
State Candidate
Los Angeles County Candidates
Los Angeles County Judges
Judges are the reason I began publishing my ballot more than 20 year ago. (For more info on this, scroll below the resources section, where I talk about my wonderful uncle, Raphael Konigsberg)
In deciding who to vote for, I solicit the opinions of very smart friends (depending on the election, this may include lawyers, judges, current and former elected officials).
I also consider the Los Angeles County Democratic Party , Stonewall Democratic Club, the Los Angeles Times Superior Court endorsements as well as the LA County Bar Association ratings, and sometimes more.
Note: Sometimes I’m puzzled/alarmed to see that some judges one or more of my sources support are also recommended on this ultra right site.
Which simply reminds me that politics is an art, not a science.
Look ~ we’re all trying to find the green button, the best candidate, the golden ticket.
But we can’t possibly know how someone will act until they’re in office. So: research. Ask friends. Consider your choices. Listen to your gut and take your best guess. Thank you.
Manhattan Beach Candidates
There are three open seats for Manhattan Beach City Council and six candidates running.
I am voting for the following two who I know best, listed in alphabetical order.
For more info, read MB United's assessment of the MB City Council candidates here.
(Full disclosure: I am a member of MBU's leadership team)