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Voting & Elections

General Election Information

Both the State and County governments are responsible for elections in California and our state have adopted many ways to make voting easy.   

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More Days and More Ways to Vote​​​

Need to register for the first time?

Register at registertovote.ca.gov

Changed your address since last election?

Update your existing registration at registertovote.ca.gov

How do I register to vote by mail?

Vote by mail is permanent, every registered voter will be sent a vote-by-mail ballot

By when do I have to mail my ballot?

Your ballot needs to be postmarked on or before Election day

Can I vote earlier than election day?

California has early voting, you don’t have to wait until election day to vote.

Can I drop my vote-by-mail ballot in person?

Drop it at a secure ballot drop box, a voting location, or your county elections office 

How do I vote in person?

Find your polling place at sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place

What do in-person voting locations offer?

Accessible voting machines and language assistance

Special Election

Special Election Information

VOTE!  Special Election in OUSD District 5: November 7, 2023

Why is there a special election and who is eligible to vote?
 

The last day to register to vote is October 23, 2023.   

A ballot will be mailed, around October 9, to every registered voter living in the old District 5 (prior to redistricting in 2022). Remember you will not receive a ballot unless the Registrar has your current mailing address.

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Meet the two candidates running for this office.

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2024 Primary Election Information

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Vote!  Presidential Primary Election: March 5, 2024

The last day to register for the March 5 election is February 20, 2024.

We will have complete information about the March 2024 election on our website by early February.   

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What are the ways I can vote?
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  • Vote by mail or in person at a voting location in Alameda County. 

  • Instructions for returning your ballot and for voting in person will be in the county Voter Information Guide and in the ballot packet you get in the mail.

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Find information about candidates and measures at www.votersedge.org

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KNOW YOUR VOTING RIGHTS

 

You have the right to vote if you

  • Are registered to vote

  • Are U.S. citizen & 18 years or older

  • Were formerly incarcerated for a felony conviction & are

    • out of prison

    • on parole

    • on probation

    • on post-release community supervision

    • mandatory supervision, or 

    • on federal supervised release. 

  • Have a misdemeanor conviction.  You can always vote

 

Questions? Didn’t get your ballot? Need help? 
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Contact:  Registrar of Voters

1225 Fallon St., Oakland

www.acvote.org

510-272-6973

2024 Primary election
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