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Local Politics · Kern County

Kern County Voters Have Until Nov. 3, 8 p.m. to Cast Ballots

As of Friday, Oct. 30, about 19 percent of eligible Kern County voters had cast their ballots, with election officials projecting 40 to 50 percent turnout for the midterm election. Voting ends Nov. 3: mail-in ballots must be postmarked by that date and in-person polls close at 8 p.m. Voters may also use one of 20 drop-off locations across Kern County. The article included voter interviews at Bakersfield College covering cost-of-living concerns, civic participation, and access to voter information guides.

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