Practice Democracy. Don't Forget to Vote Tomorrow!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, June 5 is the California state primary. Do you know where your polling place is? If not, you can quickly look it up here.

Local voters will be asked to weigh in on two propositions. Prop. 28 would impose limits on terms for California state politicians to 12 years. Currently legislators can serve 14 years in Sacramento, but some end up serving as much as 17 years because of a loophole that limits the number of years served but not the number of terms.

Prop. 29 would create an additional five cent tax on each cigarette distributed and an equivalent tax on other tobacco products to fund cancer research. If passed, it's estimated to raise $10 million to $20 million each year for research.

Seven candidates are also competing to represent the 10th District in the California Assembly, including current Assemblymember Michael Allen and San Rafael Councilman Marc Levine.

But it's the Congressional race that gets more hearts thumping, with 12 candidates competing to replace Lynn Woolsey. Contenders include anti-war activist and author Norman Solomon, Assemblyman Jared Huffman, Petaluma councilwoman Tiffany Renee, Stacey Lawson, a business woman and entrepreneur and Marin County Supervisor Susan Adams.

Click here to read more about the candidates and their platforms.

Petaluma Patch will be bringing you updates throughout the day and evening as results come pouring in, so make sure you check the site regularly.