The 2026 midterm elections will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, with voters heading to the polls across the country to elect members of Congress and decide a critical array of state and local races and ballot measures.
For independent commercial production companies, local ballot measures often carry the most direct consequences for operating costs, commercial property overhead, and local permitting efficiency. Making your voice heard on Election Day starts with having clear, unbiased information about what is on your ballot.
Nonpartisan Voter Resources for Major Production Markets
To help you make informed decisions, nonpartisan media organizations, civic leagues, and local election authorities offer detailed voter guides explaining ballot measures, candidate positions, and side-by-side arguments:
Los Angeles & California
LAist Voter Guide: Offers plain-language breakdowns of LA County, LA City, and California’s statewide ballot propositions, highlighting what a "yes" or "no" vote means alongside fiscal analyses.
CalMatters Voter Guide: Features nonpartisan, deep-dive coverage of statewide initiatives, candidate trackers, and policy analyses.
Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk: The primary local authority for sample ballots, official voter registration status checks, and local voting center logistics.
New York City
NYC Votes Official Voter Guide: Provides nonpartisan overviews of local municipal ballot proposals and candidate races across all five boroughs.
NYC Board of Elections: The primary government portal to verify your registration, review local sample ballots, and locate voting options.
Chicago & Cook County
WBEZ Chicago Election Coverage: Delivers side-by-side candidate profiles and neutral breakdowns of local referendum questions.
Chicago Board of Election Commissioners: Provides official voter tools, sample ballots, and polling location updates for city voters.
Atlanta & Georgia
AJC Georgia Voter Guide: Features comprehensive candidate side-by-sides and plain-language analyses of statewide constitutional amendments.
Georgia Secretary of State Elections Division: The primary state portal to check voter registration records and locate county election offices.
Dallas & Texas
League of Women Voters of Texas Guide: Delivers nonpartisan, side-by-side breakdowns of candidates and constitutional amendment propositions.
Dallas County Elections Department: The official source for Dallas County sample ballots, voting locations, and county election guidelines.
Voting Outside these Hubs? Use Vote411
If you live outside the above metropolitan areas or states, the League of Women Voters Vote411 Hub serves as a nationwide, nonpartisan ballot tool. By entering your residential address, you can explore a personalized sample ballot, compare candidate responses, and read neutral summaries of local ballot initiatives in your specific voting district. You can also verify state-by-state registration requirements through the National Association of Secretaries of State Voter Portal.
Make Your Plan to Participate
Whether you plan to cast your ballot early in person, submit a mail-in ballot, or vote at your local polling center on November 3, taking a few moments today to double-check your registration status and review your nonpartisan sample ballot ensures a smooth voting process.
For questions about civic engagement and legislative affairs, contact David Michael González, Vice President, Labor Relations & External Affairs, at davidg@aicp.com.