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Online Voter Resources
- California Voter Guide
See what's on the state ballot, learn about the propositions, legislative and congressional races and find out how to cast your vote.
- SmartVoter.org
Learn about your local ballot measures, and find your polling place.
- Project Vote Smart
Database of the voting records, campaign contributions, public statements and interest group ratings for state and national officials.
- MapLight.org
Database connecting campaign contributions, voting records of every legislator on every bill, and which interest groups support and oppose various bills.
- TheHill.com: Endorsements
See who and where campaign contributions are coming from.
- PollingReport.com
Tracks public opinion polls from various major media outlets and polling organizations.
- Register to Vote
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