California's upcoming election on November 5 is crucial for determining control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

The election month begins with mail-in ballots being sent to 22.2 million registered voters by October 7.

Voters must register by October 21 to participate, and they can check their registration status online.

In Los Angeles, voters will consider creating independent redistricting commissions and enhancing the Ethics Commission.

The ballot includes ten statewide measures, including Proposition 36, which seeks to increase penalties for theft and drug-related crimes.

Two significant bonds are also on the ballot: Proposition 2 for education and Proposition 4 for climate response, each valued at $10 billion.

Proposition 32 proposes raising the minimum wage to $18 per hour, reflecting ongoing discussions about worker compensation.

Measure H aims to double the county's homelessness sales tax to fund affordable housing and assistance programs.

Other measures on the ballot include reaffirming same-sex marriage rights and limiting forced labor in prisons.

Voters will choose between Democratic Rep. Adam B. Schiff and Republican Steve Garvey for the Senate seat formerly held by Dianne Feinstein.

In addition to federal races, voters will elect 100 state lawmakers, with Democrats expected to maintain supermajorities in both legislative houses.

Los Angeles County races feature District Attorney George Gascón facing Nathan Hochman, with a focus on criminal justice policies.