Decision 2024: What to Know
- San Diego Voter's Guide: Everything you need to know about voting in the 2024 Presidential Election
- When is the deadline to vote? Election Day is Nov. 5, 2024. For more important dates, click here.
- Where to vote early: Early voting is underway now through Election Day. Starting Nov. 2, more than 200 locations opened for in-person early voting. Find a location here.
- How to vote by mail: Every San Diego County voter receives a ballot in the mail. Fill it out, sign it, and return it at hundreds of drop-off locations across the county.
- Who is on the ballot? Enter your address here to find candidates on the state and national level. Follow NBC 7's Decision 2024 for more on local measures and candidates.
- What propositions are on the ballot? Here are all 10 California ballot propositions for the 2024 election, explained
- Report a problem: Here's how to report incidents at the polls
The Presidential Election will be held on November 5, 2024, and if you live outside the county or even further away -- outside the country -- there are still ways you can vote.
Here is what you should know:
Voting for civilians living outside the United States
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How to register to vote overseas:
Those who live overseas can register and apply for a mailing ballot, here.
By using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) linked above you will obtain permanent vote-by-mail status. The San Diego County Registrar of Voters recommends using the FPCA form whenever you change your address, mailing address, contact information, or voting preference to ensure you receive your voting materials before each election.
Decision 2024
How to return your vote by mail ballot:
You can mail or fax your marked ballot to the location below: (The San Diego County Registrar of Voters also reminds you to include your Standard Oath of Voter Form which you will receive in your mail ballot packet)
San Diego County Registrar of Voters
P.O. Box 85520
San Diego, CA 92186-5520
Fax: (858) 505-7294
Your return envelope must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the Registrar’s office within seven days following Election Day.
If you cannot obtain a replacement vote-by-mail ballot on your own, you may appoint a representative to obtain that ballot. The Application to Provide Vote-By-Mail Ballot to Representative can be found here: English
This application must be signed by the voter and submitted in person to the Registrar of Voters Office by your representative.
Voting for active military and dependents living outside the United States
The permanent vote-by-mail status for overseas government personnel is called UOCAVA, which stands for Absentee Voting Law for Uniformed Citizens and Foreigners.
According to the U.S. federal government, UOCAVA is a law that provides the legal basis for these citizens' absentee voting requirements for federal office.
Who is eligible for UOCAVA?
- Members of the U.S. Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard
- Merchant Marine
- U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- Activated status of the National Guard or state militia
- Eligible spouses or dependents of the above
You can register to vote and request a mail-in ballot here. You can also go to your city's nearest U.S. embassy or consulate offices to request a paper copy of your voter registration application.
Military personnel may obtain a paper copy of the voter registration application from their Election Assistance Officer.
How to return your vote by mail ballot:
You can mail or fax your marked ballot to the location below: (The San Diego County Registrar of Voters also reminds you to include your Standard Oath of Voter Form which you will receive in your mail ballot packet)
San Diego County Registrar of Voters
P.O. Box 85520
San Diego, CA 92186-5520
Fax: (858) 505-7294
Your return envelope must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by the Registrar’s office within seven days following Election Day.
For more details, click here and you can email UOCAVA, here.
