Do you still have questions about voting? That could help

Election Day is less than a week away and the clock is ticking for voters across the country.

The election process can be overwhelming. Voters' job is to sift through long ballots with oddly worded proposals, research politicians seeking their votes, and then figure out where to cast their vote. De Los is here for you. Whether you're voting for the first time, haven't voted in years, or need a refresher, here's a guide to help you vote on November 5th.

Check if you are registered to vote

The voter registration deadline has passed in California. You can confirm your status Here. Verify your status by entering either your California driver's license, state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number.

Missed the deadline? Don't worry. You can still participate as conditional voter. This means your ballot will be processed and counted as soon as the county election office confirms your registration.

How do you figure out who to vote for?

The California Secretary of State has created a voter information guide, also known as a voter guide, that provides an impartial analysis of the proposal and potential cost to taxpayers of each ballot measure. Voter guides also provide additional information about a candidate's background and what they stand for.

Both voter guides and sample ballots serve as supplemental information for measures, proposals and candidates in local, state and federal elections.

You can access the state's general election voter guide here. Or take a look at the election guides prepared by the Los Angeles Times editorial board. To find out who you should choose, you can start by reading these guides and also do your own research.

What if I need a voting guide in another language?

Voting instructions and guides can be found in up to 11 languages Here. This information is also available in audio formats.

What happens if I haven't received my ballot?

If you are still waiting for a ballot in the mail or have misplaced it, or if your ballot was destroyed, contact your local county elections office to obtain a replacement. Another option is to vote at an in-person polling station using a provisional ballot.

You can find the contact details of the district election office here.

I filled out my mail-in ballot. What do I do next?

After you complete your ballot, you will have a few submission options. Mail it to county election officials. To be counted, it must be postmarked before or on November 5th and received by November 12th. No postage is required.

You can also drop it off at a voting center. You can find your nearest polling station here. Finally, you can hand it in at an official ballot box. Enter your city and zip code Here to find the nearest mailbox.

Where can I vote?

Each ballot contains a list of nearby polling stations. You can also use it to find vote centers across the state link.

Early voting ahead of Election Day on November 5th has already begun. Double check your local opening hours. Here Here are places where you can vote early.

Can I track my ballot?

Once you have cast your vote, you can track when it was received and when it was counted Link.

What happens next?

Now we wait.

County election officials will continue to count ballots, but in many elections results may not be announced until after Nov. 5. Officials have 30 days after Election Day to reconcile the results with the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State then has 38 days after the election to certify the results.