First Take: Election day

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Candidates made their final pitch to voters Monday, as California prepares for some of its tightest political races in decades.

Still not sure who to vote for? Check out the Times Voter Guide. You can also see a full list of the paper’s editorial endorsements.

If you haven’t voted by mail already, polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. If you’re not sure where your polling place is, you can find it online with a little help from Google.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown wound up his campaign with a stop in Oakland after a marathon three-day tour of the state. Republican Meg Whitman was in Orange County on her final day of campaigning.

In addition to the races for governor, U.S. Senate and legislative and congressional seats, there are also nine initiatives on Tuesday’s ballot. The backers of Proposition 19 say, win or lose, they have sparked a debate about marijuana legalization.

Stay tuned to PolitiCal throughout the day, and follow us on Twitter, for all the election day news from around the state. And check in when the polls close for the latest election results.

-- Anthony York in Sacramento