Are you ready to vote in the upcoming election?
The California Statewide Special Election is coming up on November 4
Who is eligible to vote?
You can check your voter registration status anytime to make sure it reflects your current address. San Diego County has same-day voter registration, no photo ID needed! Access to voting is as simple as showing up as an eligible voter on election day and submitting your ballot.
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Will The Center be a four-day vote center for this election?
Yes, The Center will be a four-day vote center for the California State Special Election. The Center serves as a safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ and allied folks to vote at for elections in San Diego County.
Prop 50
In August, California announced a statewide proposition to respond to Texas’s recent partisan-driven redistricting efforts. This response, known as The Election Rigging Response Act (Proposition 50), will be presented to California voters this November. If approved by voters, Prop 50 would temporarily replace congressional district maps drawn by an independent commission with new maps created by the California State Legislature through 2030.
- A “Yes” vote supports amending the state constitution to allow California to temporarily adopt new, legislature-drawn congressional district maps from 2026 to 2030.
- A “No” vote opposes the amendment and would keep the existing congressional district maps, drawn by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission, in place until they are redrawn in 2031.
Does everyone get a ballot in the mail?
Yes. Under state law, vote-by-mail ballots are sent to every active registered voter.
When will I receive my mail-in-ballot?
Counties will begin mailing ballots by Oct. 6.
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How and where to vote
Yes, though mailing your ballot as soon as possible is the best way to get your vote counted fast. You can find out where to vote in the following ways:
- Check online
- Text “VOTE” to GOVOTE (468-8683)
- Call the secretary of state’s hotline at (800) 345-VOTE
- Check the back of your county Voter Information Guide, or contact your county elections office
If you live in one of 30 counties, you’ll have increased options, including as many as 10 days of in-person early voting.
Visit sdvote.org for more information on your ballot, polling location, and eligibility to vote.
GET INVOLVED WITH THE CENTER
For more information, check out our Fierce Advocacy and Civic Engagement volunteer team or email advocacy@thecentersd.org.