As everyone knows, the November 6th midterm elections will be incredibly important in determining the direction of the country. The national Republican Party, which controls both chambers of Congress, has shown no interest in holding the Trump administration to account for policy-making that is increasingly corrupt, racist, xenophobic, isolationist, anti-science, and on a local level, anti-transit.

But, beyond the continuing clown show of national politics, California faces some crucial decisions. Can Democrats win back a supermajority in the State Senate and continue to make progress on climate issues? Will voters repeal crucial funding to pay for long-overdue road repairs? In light of a federal administration that that seems ready to hasten climate change and supports violence against women and black and brown people; it is critical that voters in the nation’s largest state get out to the polls to provide a local counter to federal policies and lawmaking.

Bike the Vote L.A. is a group of dedicated volunteers that does not solicit or accept funding from PACs, candidates, parties, corporations or individuals. We prepare voter guides to help provide information and perspective for California voters who care about sustainable and livable cities and transportation, and we will disclose any conflict of interest involving our Steering Committee members. Our members have reviewed state propositions and local measures, candidate responses to the California Bicycle Coalition’s questionnaires, candidate statements, and relevant analysis of choices that are available to Los Angeles County voters. See below for our 2018 California General Election endorsements.