Voting in the United States
Find answers to common questions about voting in the United States.
The last day to register to vote online or by mail for the 2024 General Election is October 21, 2024.
Election Day is November 5, 2024. This is the last day to vote in person and drop off your vote-by-mail ballot at a drop-off location or your county elections office. If voting by mail, your vote-by-mail ballot must be postmarked by November 5th and received by November 12, 2024.
The Russell Center at Menlo College is a convenient vote center to vote in person or drop off your ballot, and will be open from 7am to 8pm on Election Day. A 24-hour outdoor ballot box is also available on campus.
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- Register to Vote in CaliforniaTo register to vote in California, you will need your California driver's license or identification number, the last four digits of your social security number, and your date of birth. The deadline to register to vote in California is 15 days before an election.
Also use the above link to update or change your voter registration. You will need to change your information if you...
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Want to change your political party affiliation - Check my voter registration statusIf you are unsure whether you are registered to vote in California you can find out at this link by entering your name, California driver's license or identification card number, the last four digits of your social security number, and your date of birth. Even if you are confident that you are registered to vote in California, it is recommended that you confirm your registration status prior to every election.
- Vote by mailCalifornia sends every registered voter a mail-in ballot. Voters can return the ballot in the mail or drop it off at a secure ballot drop box location. You can find a nearby drop box location using the link above.
- Vote in personYou can find your polling place by entering your address at the above link. This link also includes information about voting in each California county, including the county's voting office address and, for some counties, vote center and ballot drop-off locations.
How do I find out about candidates, ballot measures, and issues in my area?
Through Skimm Your Ballot, the good folks at theSkimm have built an all-encompassing digital voting hub to serve as a one-stop-shop to register, make a voting plan, learn about the candidates on your ballot, read up on the issues at stake, and get involved in local election efforts. (Provided by The National Voter Registration Team)
California Official Voter Information Guide
The Official Voter Information Guide for the November 5, 2024, General Election is now available in PDF.
Check Out Our Voting Display for the 2024 General Election
Explore voting resources for the 2024 General Election and beyond, curated by Student Library Specialist Nargess Hassani.
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