For many Californians, the 2014 general election began on Monday.
Early voting is now available at a number of locations in Santa Clara County, including the registrar of voters office in San Jose.
Vote-by-mail ballots are on their way to the mailboxes of those who plan to send in their vote.
The first few weeks of the election are critical to a number of local campaigns, so, get ready for a lot of radio, TV, and direct mail advertisements coming your way.
