JFSLA Voter Guide

Why Voting Matters to JFSLA and YOU

Voter engagement is a critical part of the work Jewish Family Service LA does because it empowers people and communities, helping us further our mission. JFSLA encourages our clients, staff, volunteers, and Board members, who are eligible to vote and advocate for themselves and their community. If you haven’t yet registered to vote, now is the time to do so!

Voting is a critical step in making sure our voices are heard and amplifies our voice to influence the issues that matter to us and to the JFSLA community. Your vote is your power. It plays a crucial role in shaping decisions that impact our everyday lives, from simplifying CalFresh application processes and determining SSI benefit levels, to deciding what Medi-Cal covers. These decisions are influenced by those we elect to office. If these issues resonate with you, then your vote is essential.

Engage in the process, make your voice heard, and be a part of shaping the future for yourself and those around you. Your vote is a powerful tool for change!

**The USPS has updated how postmarks are applied—and it could affect mail-in ballots.**

Under the new rules, a postmark may reflect when your ballot is processed by a machine—not when you drop it off. That means it could be dated later than you expect.

If you’re voting close to the deadline, don’t leave it to chance: Use an official ballot drop box, or go to a post office counter and ask a clerk to hand-cancel your ballot with a visible postmark.