Dear neighbor,

The November election is only 15 days away and today is the last day to register online to vote! If you haven't registered to vote or don't know your registration status click here to check your status and to ensure you are registered. You can also register in person through Election Day, Nov. 3.

If you are already registered to vote, you should have received your ballot by now. Please check your mail for your ballot, as ballots were mailed to every registered voter this election to minimize the spread of COVID-19 by allowing voters to safely vote from home and avoid going in person to a polling place.

Some important info:

• You can vote now
• Just fill out your ballot, using blue or black ink, follow the folding instructions, and put your completed ballot in the return envelope
• Be sure to sign your name on the back and seal the envelope
• Then put it in the mailbox. No stamps are necessary

If you choose not to mail your ballot through the U.S. Postal Service, you can:

• Drop off your completed, signed ballot at one of the official drop box locations
• To find a drop box location in Los Angeles County, go here
• You can also drop off your ballot at any polling place on Election Day or at one of the early voting sites

Tracking for your ballot from beginning to end is also available. It's a safe and secure way to make sure your vote is counted. Sign up for automatic notifications here.

It is very important that you make your voice heard this election! Should you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact my office.

Reminder! Broadband for All: Discussion on Bold Solutions for California

Our panel discussion on Broadband Access and Equity is this week on Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. It will be a virtual event streamed on Facebook Live and my website and available in closed captioning.

Our headline guest speaker will be businessman, author, and former Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Tom Wheeler. Community members representing urban and rural areas will also be a part of the conversation to voice perspectives on the broadband challenges we face locally and across the state. Please RSVP today! You don't want to miss it!

All my best,

Lena Gonzalez
33rd State Senate District