Ready to vote in San Diego? Many have already cast their choices, with early voting starting on October 8 for ballots drop-off, and October 26 for early in-person votes. In case you haven’t voted yet, or you’re not sure about your registration status, here’s a guide for the 2024 elections.
Who can vote in San Diego?
You’re welcome, and encouraged to vote, if you are:
- A United States citizen and a resident of California
- 18 years old or older on Election Day
- Not currently serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felony
- Not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court
Under the California Voter’s Choice Act, anyone who meets the criteria above, will have received a ballot in the mail the week of October 6, 2024.
How can I vote in San Diego?
There were a couple of options available for voters in California, including mailing your ballot, or dropping it off in person at certain locations. However if you’re reading this article and you haven’t registered yet, you’ll have to vote in person.
- Starting Saturday, November 2, over 200 vote centers and the Registrar’s office will be open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM through November 4
- On the final day of voting, Tuesday, November 5, all vote centers, official ballot drop boxes, and the Registrar’s office will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM
Here’s a list of all locations, so you can easily find one close-by.
I’m not sure if I’m registered to vote
You can always check your registration status here.
What documents do I need to vote in San Diego?
In general, you don’t need an ID when voting in person in California, if you have voted in a previous election. However, there are exceptions to that, and it’s important to read the full explanation here.
If you think you need more information on any help regarding the 2024 election, please call (800) 345- VOTE (8683), for free.