A grassroots group plans to set up at one of Pasadena's busiest intersections on Saturday, Oct. 17, to help residents register to vote and prepare for the Nov. 3 general election.
San Gabriel Foothills Indivisible will host its "No Kings: Vote Early" rally from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Colorado Boulevard and Fair Oaks Avenue in Old Pasadena, according to Pasadena Now. Organizers said they will help attendees check their voter registrations and find information about ballot drop boxes, voting centers and other options.
The timing matters. The rally falls two days before California's regular voter-registration deadline of Monday, Oct. 19. That is the last day to register online or have a mailed registration application postmarked. Residents who miss that cutoff can still use conditional voter registration through Election Day at a county elections office, polling place or voting center.
The group describes the event as "not purely a protest," calling it nonpartisan and focused on increasing participation among all eligible voters. The Oct. 17 gathering is part of the organization's recurring "Save U.S. Saturdays" series, which meets weekly at the same corner. Organizers said participants are expected to act lawfully and avoid bringing weapons.
Ballots going out across LA County
Los Angeles County began mailing vote-by-mail ballots to registered voters on Oct. 1, with more than 400 ballot drop boxes available countywide, NBC Los Angeles reported. Dean C. Logan, the county's registrar-recorder/county clerk, said in a statement that voters should take time to review the lengthy ballot and return it early rather than waiting for Election Day.
Los Angeles County vote centers are scheduled to begin opening Saturday, Oct. 24, for early in-person voting. In-person options expand significantly on Saturday, Oct. 31, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
More information about the rally is available on the San Gabriel Foothills Indivisible website. Residents can check their registration status and track their ballot through the California secretary of state.
