The November 3rd Election is coming up fast! Every single day, elected officials make decisions that impact the health of our communities. Make sure to vote and encourage your friends and family to get out and vote, too. This year, many counties in California are offering early voting sites throughout your county. Starting on October 31, you can vote at any polling location in your county. To find a list of in-person voting locations, click here.
Polls will be open from October 31 to November 3. You will be able to register to vote, vote in-person, or drop off your ballot at these locations! Beat the Election Day rush and vote early and conveniently. Make a plan to vote over the weekend so you don’t have to worry about voting during your busy work schedule. It couldn’t be easier!
This year, you will be able to vote from anywhere. Even if you’re not at the polling location you are normally assigned to on Election Day, this year you can go up to any polling location in your county and you will be handed a ballot for your specific voting address. Polls are open today and will be open until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3. Remember, as long as you’re in line by 8:00 p.m. they must extend the deadline and let you vote! To find a list of in-person voting locations, click here.
If you would still like to vote by mail, but have not yet submitted your mail ballot, you can still vote! You have several options to turn in your ballot:
- You can drop off your ballot at a designated mail ballot drop-off site. You can find a list of official ballot drop-off sites here.
- Your ballot can also be dropped off at your County Registrar of Voters until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
- Lastly, you can turn in your ballot at any polling location in your county until 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, November 3.
Make sure to date and sign your ballot, and sign up to receive updates so you know when your ballot has been counted.
What can we expect on election night?
This year, because every registered voter received a mail ballot and more people may opt to vote via mail, it may take longer than usual to count every ballot and determine clear winners. On election night, we anticipate that many mail-in ballots will still need to be counted, which means we may not know who has been elected into local, state, or federal office right away. In fact, it may take several weeks for all votes to be counted. Fortunately, we know that a slower than normal election does not mean an inaccurate one. Voting, and voting by mail, is a safe and secure process. The same safe and accurate process is expected this year. On election night, you may hear about investigations into “voter fraud” or see news stories about irregularities in voting, difficulties processing mail ballots, and other issues. It is important that we remain vigilant to ensure a fair democratic process, and that all votes are counted before any winner is announced.
Remember: No matter what, Planned Parenthood’s doors will remain open for the patients that count on us for access to safe and affordable health care. Planned Parenthood has been around for over 100 years, through countless elections, under many different administrations, and we will continue to be here for the patients who rely on us for care. We’re here for good.
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