Monterey County Elections

The last two weeks in April are designated High School Voter Education Weeks! This provides high schools an opportunity to promote civic education and participation encouraging their students to become lifelong voters and active citizens. Visit https://www.montereycountyelections.us/home/ and find out how to register or pre-register to vote!

New Voters! Are you turning 18 soon? Register or pre-register to vote at: https://registertovote.ca.gov/

The Monterey County Voter Accessibility Advisory Committee (VAAC) and Language Accessibility Advisory Committee (LAAC) had their first virtual meetings of 2021! Thank you to everyone who was able to join! Visit our website to learn more about these committees. VAAC: https://www.montereycountyelections.us/vaac/ LAAC: https://www.montereycountyelections.us/laac/

Remember to update your voter registration if you change your last name. https://registertovote.ca.gov/

Attention Local Candidates & Elected Officials! Pursuant to Assembly Bill 571, contribution limits are now in place. For detailed information please visit: https://www.montereycountyelections.us/contribution-limits/

Final election results have been certified and can be found at: https://www.montereycountyelections.us/latest-election-res/

New election results update available at: https://www.montereycountyelections.us/latest-election-resu All received ballots have been processed and counted. Registrar of Voters Claudio Valenzuela stated, My intention is to certify the results of the General Election by Monday, November 23rd. ... The deadline to receive vote by mail ballots that have been postmarked by Election Day is Friday, November 20, 2020. This is also the deadline for voters to cure their signatures. Voters who have mismatched or missing signatures have been contacted by the Elections Department. These voters may return the requested information to the Elections Department by email, mail, fax or in person.

New election results update available at: http://www.montereycountyelections.us/latest-election-resu/ Approximately 7,700 provisionals and conditional voter registrations left to process. Next update, Friday Nov. 13, 2020

Updated results for Monterey County released today, Friday, Nov. 6, 2020. Next update Monday by the end of the day. http://www.montereycountyelections.us/latest-election-resu/

Visit one of our early voting locations located at: Monterey County Elections Office, 1441 Schilling Place - North Building, Salinas, CA... Early Voting Center at Embassy Suites, 1441 Canyon del Rey Blvd, Seaside, CA

Today is the last day to register to vote. Voters can visit https://www.registertovote.ca.gov/ to register online.

Ballot drop boxes offer voters a convenient, secure way to return their ballots. Only drop off your ballot at official county elections drop boxes. Find official drop boxes in your county at: https://www.montereycountyelections.us/ballot-drop-off-loc/

You have options for voting. Choose the one right for you. If you choose to vote in person, you can vote safely. Wear your mask, maintain you distance and wash or sanitize your hands before and after. Have questions about voting? http://www.montereycountyelections.us/2020-presidential-ge/

Ballots are on their way! You should be receiving your ballot between now and next week depending on mail service in your area. Visit https://www.montereycountyelections.us/ballot-drop-off-loc/ for a full list of drop off locations.

Voter guides are starting to arrive! These are the two voter guides for the November 3, 2020 General Election. County Guide: https://www.montereycountyelections.us/voter-guide-and-pol/ State Guide: https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/

Today is #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! Make sure you are registered to vote. Visit https://www.registertovote.ca.gov and register today! The deadline to register to vote is October 19.

You may have received this in the mail recently. This was sent to voters across the Country by the USPS. Voters in California do not have to request their ballot. Ballots will be sent out to active registered voters by October 5th. Check your voter information at https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/

The November 3, 2020 General Election is only 60 days away! Make sure you are ready to go for E-Day by checking your voter status, updating your registration, or registering to vote. Questions? Give our office a call (831) 796-1499. Register to vote: https://www.registertovote.ca.gov/ Check your voter status: https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/

Today is National Poll Worker Recruitment Day! Monterey County needs your help. For more information and to sign up to be a poll worker, call (831) 796-1485 or visit https://bit.ly/34PaVpi.

Understandably the election is the last thing on your mind right now, but we want you to know, we are here to help. When you are ready, call us at (831) 796-1499 or email [email protected]

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment. This movement gave women the right to vote. Honor the women who fought for us and exercise your right to vote in the upcoming November Election. Register to vote https://registertovote.ca.gov/ and vote!