REALLY IMPORTANT – It’s FINALLY time to vote – do it today!

By Roger Straw, May 30, 2026

Like many of you, I’ve held off casting my ballot. Democrats, Independents and fed up Republicans were concerned for awhile that our primary election next Tuesday, June 2, could result in a runoff between 2 Republicans. So we waited and watched the polls in order to strengthen numbers for the Democratic front runner. Wow, no longer a threat!

Take a look at the numbers in the latest polls above, and you can see there’s a real possibility of having 2 Dems on the ticket in November! I’m voting for Tom Steyer with that in mind (and in appreciation for his long history of environmental advocacy and strong opposition to corporate giants including the oil industry).

But some of my most respected friends are voting for Becerra. Some of you are holding out for Katie Porter and some even favoring Matt Mahan. WHAT MATTERS IS THAT WE ALL VOTE! Don’t let the long wait result in a missed opportunity to participate in our democracy.

Do it today.  >> On your ballot, fill in your choice for Governor even if you don’t have the faintest idea about a Controller or Insurance Commissioner.  Stuff your ballot into the yellow envelope, SIGN YOUR NAME under the flap, and seal the envelope.

BEST NOT TO MAIL YOUR BALLOT at this late date!  (They CAN be mailed in as long as the P.O. postmarks them by June 2, but you can’t rely on the P.O. these days….)  You can drop your ballot off locally anytime up until election day June 2, and curbside dropoff is even available!  See below (and click on the image to enlarge).

INDOORS DROP OFF – BALLOT RETURN & VOTING ADDRESSES
Through next Tuesday, you can drop off your ballot at the following locations. (Drop Boxes are inside office buildings.)

CURBSIDE DROP-OFF LOCATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
You can drop off your ballot “Curbside” at the following locations. (Stay in your car, hand ballot to poll workers)

ON ELECTION DAY, JUNE 2, ballots can be dropped off at any location listed above.