Diamond Bar-Walnut Patch 2012 Election Guide

Election Day has arrived, so we've put together this guide on what you need to know before heading out to the polls today.

The election ballot goes beyond the race between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney.  Voters in California also will be asked to decide on a lengthy list of local representatives and ballot measures.

A total of 11 measures are under consideration, with Proposition 30 and 38, both initiatives to increase taxes to raise education funds, getting the most focus.

For information on where your polling place is, visit http://www.lavote.net/locator/

Check back with Diamond Bar-Walnut Patch on Election Day for all-day coverage and results.

President/Vice President

Barack Obama/Joseph Biden, Democratic

Mitt Romney/Paul Ryan, Republican

Patch Coverage of the Presidential Debates

Who Won the First Presidential Debate?

Who Won the Second Presidential Debate?

Poll: Who Won the Final Presidential Debate?

Who Won the Vice Presidential Debate?

Final Presidential Debate: California Political Insiders Say Who Won

Third Party Presidential Candidates

Jill Stein/Cheri Honkala, Green

Jerry White/Phyllis Scherrer (Write-In)

Ross C. "Rocky" Anderson/Luis J. Rodriguez (Write-In)

Roseanne Barr/Cindy Sheehan, Peace and Freedom

Sheila "Samm" Tittle/Matthew Allen Turner (Write-In)

Gary Johnson/James P. Gray, Libertarian

Ron Paul/Andrew Napolitano (Write-In)

Thomas Hoefling/Robert Ornelas, American Independent

Virgil Goode/James Clymer (Write-In)

Stewart Alexander/Alex Mendoza (Write-In)

James Harris/Alyson Kennedy (Write-In)

Stephen Durham/Christina Lopez (Write-In)

United States Senator
Elizabeth Emken, Republican
Dianne Feinstein, Democratic

United States Representative; District 39

Ed Royce, Republican

Jay Chen, Democratic

Coverage of District 39 Candidates

Partisan Gridlock Sparks Congressional Hopeful's Run

Royce Campaign Mailer Users Obamacare to Hit Rival Chen

Jay Chen Launches Website on Rival Royce's Record

Chen Calls on Royce to Denounce Akin's Rape Remarks

Jay Chen Appears at Mt. SAC Forum

Chen Calls Out Royce Campaign After Recieving Racist Voicemails

Jay Chen Blasts Government 401(k)s Mailer

Update: Is the FEC Investigating Jay Chen and America Shining

State Senate Representative, District 29
Bob Huff, Republican
Greg Diamond, Democratic

State Assembly, District 55
Curt Hagman, Republican
Gregg Fritchle, Democratic

Statewide Ballot Measures

A total of 11 propositions will be on the ballot for your consideration. Check out Patch's California Proposition Voter Guide for information in each of the propositions.

Los Angeles County Measures

Los Angeles County voters will decide on three county ballot measures.

In Measure A, voters will determine whether to change the LA County Assessor office from an elected position to an appointed position.

Measure J extends the on-half cent sales tax for transportation spending for 30 years.

Measure B would require porn actors to wear condoms on set.