Election Information
November 3, 2026, Gubernatorial General Election
Under the California Voter’s Choice Act, every active registered voter in San Diego County will receive a ballot in the mail.
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Your Voting Options
Vote by Mail
All active registered voters will receive a ballot by mail the week of October 5.
You can fill out your ballot at home at your convenience. After marking your selections:
- Sign and date your return envelope
- Seal your completed ballot inside
- Return your ballot in one of the following ways:
Mail It:
Return your ballot promptly through the U.S. Postal Service. Must be postmarked no later than Tuesday, November 3.
Drop It:
From Tuesday, October 6, until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, drop off your ballot at any of the Registrar’s official ballot drop boxes located throughout the county.
Vote In Person
Visit:
If you prefer to visit a vote center, you can bring your mail ballot or vote on a Ballot Marking Device. You have several opportunities during the early voting period to cast your ballot:
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Starting Saturday, October 24:
- Vote early! Select vote centers will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Starting Saturday, October 31:
- Vote early! All vote centers will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Election Day – Tuesday, November 3:
- Last day to vote! All vote centers, official ballot drop boxes, and the Registrar’s office will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
What I Need To Know
Public Notices and More
Warning: Electioneering and Corrupting the Voting Process is Prohibited!
Prohibited Activities During Election Process
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