The 2024 Presidential General Election is right around the corner. Ballots have been mailed and early voting began Monday in San Diego County.
Campaigning is well underway for candidates in the election on Nov. 5, 2024. Heading into election season, here are some important dates registered San Diego County voters should be aware of.
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Thursday, Sept. 26: Voter Information Pamphlets sent out
All registered voters in San Diego County will start seeing those familiar Voter Information Pamphlets in their mail starting on Sept. 26.
Week of Oct. 6: Ballots sent in the mail
During the week of Oct. 6, expect to see your official ballot arrive in the mail. Thanks to the California Voter's Choice Act, every active registered voter in San Diego County will receive a ballot in their mail.
Monday, Oct. 7: In-person early voting begins
If you prefer to get your in-person voting done early, this is the time. The County Registrar's office opens on Oct. 7 for early voting, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 8: Ballot drop boxes open
If you prefer to drop off your ballot, official ballot drop boxes open on Oct. 8 through Nov. 5 and are located around the county. A list of drop box locations and a locator map will become available on the Election Information page here.
What do the Registrar’s official ballot drop boxes look like?
Official ballot drop boxes are red, white and blue and feature the Registrar's logo and the County seal. All of the boxes will be labeled “Official Ballot Drop Box” and are made from high-grade, heavy gauge stainless steel.
Monday, Oct. 21: Deadline to register to vote
This is the last day you can register to vote for the 2024 Presidential General Election. Check your registration status and details by clicking here.
Saturday, Oct. 26: Vote centers open for in-person voting
In addition to the County Registrar's office, some vote centers will start opening daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 26 through Nov. 4. Early voting in-person (and dropping off your ballot) can be a way to avoid long voting lines.
Saturday, Nov. 2: More vote centers open
With only a few days left of election season, more than 200 vote centers and the Registrar's office will open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Nov. 4.
Tuesday, Nov. 5: Election Day
Election Day is the final day to vote. On this day, all vote centers, official ballot drop boxes and the Registrar's office will be open extra hours, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In order to count, vote-by-mail return envelopes MUST be postmarked on or before Election Day and the Registrar of Voters office must receive it no later than Nov. 12, 2024.
Check your voter registration
When preparing to vote, check your voter registration to verify that your political party preference, home address, and if different, your mailing address. Click here to check your registration status or register to vote.
