It’s that time again, Fresno County – time to choose who represents us in government.

Ballots are out, and voters have until November 5 to get your ballots in.

A lot is at stake: from solving our affordability crisis, to keeping neighborhoods and streets safe.

Fresno County, despite its conservative reputation, remains a deeply purple place, where voters haven’t chosen the Republican candidate for President since 2004.

At the local level, in nonpartisan races, it can be more difficult to distinguish candidates based on policy, and the two races for the Fresno County Board of Supervisors are a great example of candidates doing their best to distinguish themselves from each other while maintaining very similar positions.

At Fresnoland, we do our best to find those differences – and show how endorsements and donations to candidates sometimes speak more than the candidates ever will.

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Who can vote in Fresno County?

If you are at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, and not currently serving a prison sentence, you can vote in California.

You do not have to know how to read or speak English to vote.

Can I still register to vote?

Yes, U.S. citizens can register to vote online by Oct. 21, or in person at a voting location by Election Day, Nov. 5.

Not sure if you’re registered to vote? Check your status here.

Where can I vote?

All registered voters in Fresno County were sent a mail-in ballot on Oct. 7. Once you’ve filled it out, you can either put it back in your mailbox (without postage), or drop it off at a Vote Center or Drop Box by Nov. 5.

Does Fresnoland make endorsements?

No. As a non-partisan, non-profit organization, we can’t. We exist to educate voters and provide the fairest assessment of the choices you have, not to tell you how to vote. We don’t accept money from candidates or their campaigns, either.

What are your election questions?

We want to hear more about what you’d like to see covered in the local elections this fall.