Election 2024: Bay Area communities count down to Nov. 5 as they push to get voters to the polls [Video]

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — With Election Day just around the corner and a number of contentious races, there’s a lot at stake.

Teachers, concerned citizens, community groups–many of them are reaching out to prospective voters, hoping to get them to the polls on Nov. 5.

“Getting everyone registered to vote could not be more important this year,” said Bishop Jerry Macklin.

So many important local, state and federal seats up for grabs this election year. Community groups are doing what they can to educate voters.

At Glad Tidings Church in Hayward on Saturday, people registered to vote, and they got information on several local political races.

“When people are informed, they can make better decisions,” Macklin said.

In Richmond, dozens of teachers pounded the pavement, knocked on doors and put up yard signs for school board members, county of education …