A healthy and strong democracy requires trust, truth and respect. Facts and the willingness to invite and understand different perspectives are critical to civic dialogue. Clarity, depth and context are needed to solve our most pressing issues. 

KQED exists to serve our community. We provide fact-based, local journalism and national coverage and quality programming from PBS and NPR — two of the most respected and trusted news organizations in the country. Together, we’re an independent public service that stands outside political influence and partisanship to empower people to be active and responsible citizens. 

This week, California residents receive their mail in ballots. Many people will vote by mail-in or by early voting. Understanding the voting process, exercising your right to vote, being more informed about the issues and engaging in political discourse are more important than ever. Now is the time to participate and KQED is here to help.

California Voter Guide
Get everything you need to know to make informed decisions about what’s on your ballot. It’s easy to use and share.

The Bay Area’s Simple Guide to Voting by Mail
Sign up for a four-email series to help make sure your ballot gets counted.

Bay Curious Prop Fest
Listen as our popular podcast explains the ins and outs of each state proposition.

Ballots and Brews
Join our politics reporters and some special guests for fun virtual events where we’ll help make sense of the issues and help you make your voting plan.

Each day, you can listen to Morning Edition and watch PBS NewsHour for smart analysis of the most current events. And, of course, you’ll find all of our most up-to-date election coverage at kqed.org/elections. 

These times are uncertain and troubling. With so many forces pulling us apart, it feels like our safety, community, society and democracy are at stake. KQED is committed to being your trusted, reliable and unwavering source of critical information and resources. We’ll cut through the political noise and focus on spirited, respectful and engaging dialogue. Our goal is to build and strengthen community so that we can come together — despite our differences — and unite for the common good.