What is a General Election?

Correction: The audio in this video states "You can vote for a candidate in a party." The correct statement is "You can vote for a candidate in any party."

Voters will vote for candidates and ballot measures. Measures are questions or issues that voters decide on. You can vote for a candidate in any party.

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Everyone can vote for President, US Senator, US Representative, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and State Treasurer.

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Some voters can also vote for local candidates like Mayor, Sheriff or Commissioner. Everyone can vote on statewide ballot measures. Some voters can also vote for local ballot measures for their city, county, or district.