Election Day is Nov. 5. This guide has important dates, how to plan your vote and track your ballot, and a look at the California ballot props.

When is the US election? What are the key battleground states? What happens on election day? What time does polling end? When do we get election results? When does early voting start?

Election Day will be here before you know it, and we’re working for you on everything you need to know as you head to the polls.

The most important date is election day, which happens on Nov. 5 this year. But thanks to Michigan's expanded voter opportunities, residents don't have to wait that long to cast a ballot.

Texas is a gun-friendly state. It’s easy to find pistols, shotguns, semi-automatic assault rifles and accessories for sale at Texas’ many gun shows, pawn shops and stores. The Texas Legislature has made sure there are few restrictions on who can own a gun and where they can be carried – whether concealed in a holster or slung over a shoulder.