Voting Center
Voting Center
Santa Clara voting resources page: SCCVote.org
Vote Centers are open now and until 8:00 PM tonight. Find a Vote Center near you.
You can also drop off your ballot at a secure drop box. Find the your nearest drop box here.
You can mail your ballot too, but it must be postmarked ON or before Election Day (Nov. 8) to be accepted.
If you are not yet registered to vote, you can still register conditionally in person at the Registrar of Voters Office or any Vote Center through Election Day.
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How do I know if I am registered to vote for the November 8th General Election?
- You can check this link to see if you’re currently registered to vote in the upcoming election.
- You have until October 24 to register to vote in California online or postmark date for mail registration. If you miss the October 24th deadline, you can still register conditionally in person at the Registrar of Voters Office or any vote center through Election Day.
When will I receive my ballot?
- Ballots are mailed to registered voters in the state of California starting October 10th.
- To track your ballot, visit the State of California’s Where’s My Ballot system.
- You also have the ability to receive notifications on the status of your ballots via email, SMS (text), or voice call by visiting Where’s My Ballot to sign up.
How do I vote early?
- There are several ways to vote early!
- Vote by mail!
- Find a ballot drop box! Bring your ballot to a 24-Hour Official Ballot Drop Box anytime between October 10 – November 8 until 8 p.m. on Election Day. Click here to find your closest Official Ballot Drop Box Site.
- Vote in person!
- Early Voting at the Registrar of Voters’ Office is available:
- October 10 – November 7, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- The weekends of October 29, October 30 and November 5, November 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Find where to vote! You can vote in person at select Vote Center Locations starting October 29 through November 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m and from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 8.
- Additional Vote Centers open on November 5 – November 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m and from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 8.
- Early Voting at the Registrar of Voters’ Office is available:
How do I update/change my mailing address?
- To change your mailing address, re-register to vote online!
- You can also update your registration through the Voter Action Request Form.
- You can return your signed and completed Voter Action Request Form via:
- Fax: (408) 998-7314
- Email: [email protected]
- Mail: Registrar of Voters, Voter Registration Division, PO Box 611300, San Jose, CA 95161-1300
- You can return your signed and completed Voter Action Request Form via:
I’m not registered to vote, can I still cast a ballot?
- You have until October 24 to register to vote in California online or postmark date for mail registration. If you miss the October 24th deadline, you can still register conditionally in person at the Registrar of Voters Office or any vote center through Election Day.
How soon can I drop off my ballot?
- Starting October 10, you can bring your ballot to any 24-Hour Official Ballot Drop Box across Santa Clara County until 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 8.
- Enter your address to find your closest Ballot Drop Box.
- Or visit this link to find the closest Ballot Drop Box location by city.
Can I vote at any polling place?
- Yes, you may visit any of the following Vote Centers in the County to vote.
If I make a mistake, can I request a new ballot?
- If you did not receive your Vote by Mail ballot, lost it or made a mistake, you can request a new one online by clicking here. The last day to request to receive a replacement ballot by mail is Tuesday, Nov 1.
- You can also request a new ballot:
- By calling the Registrar of Voters toll-free at (866)430-VOTE (8683) or emailing [email protected] to request that a new ballot be mailed to you. Your request must be received at least seven days before the election. After then, replacement ballots are only available in-person.
- In-Person: You can pick up a replacement ballot in person at the Registrar of Voters office or at any Vote Center.
- Online: You can use the Remote Accessible Vote by Mail System (RAVBM) to download a copy of the ballot that can be printed and returned by mail.
When is the last day to mail in my ballot?
- Vote by Mail ballots must be postmarked ON or before Election Day (Nov. 8) and received no later than seven days after the election to be accepted.
I forgot to sign my ballot! What should I do?
- If you forgot to sign the return envelope, the County will mail you an “Unsigned Ballot Statement” form, requesting you sign and return it by a specified date.
- You can also visit Track Vote By Mail Ballot or wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov to track your ballot.
How late can I return my ballot?
- Ballots that are returned in person must be received by 8 pm on Election Day to any authorized drop-off location in the County including:
- The Registrar of Voters Office: 1555 Berger Drive, Building 2, San Jose
- Any Santa Clara County Vote Center
- Any Official Ballot Drop Box Site
How can I stay updated on election results?
- You can visit this link to stay updated on election results.
Am I able to track the receipt of my ballot?
- Yes! To track the receipt of your ballot visit Santa Clara County’s Track Vote By Mail Ballot or the State of California’s wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov.
- You can sign up to receive notifications on the status of your ballot via email, SMS (text), or voice call by visiting Where’s My Ballot.
