Civic Engagement

Important Election Announcement
Special Election is on November 4, 2025

Make your voice heard—every vote matters! 

This special election is especially important, as it may determine which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2026 elections. 
For more details about Proposition 50, please visit the California Secretary of State’s website.

 VOTING OPTIONS
The following information is provided by the San Diego County Registrar of Voters Office:

1. Vote by Mail

• Complete your ballot at home.
• Sign and date your return envelope.
• Seal your completed ballot inside and return it by one of the following methods:
  • Mail It: Return promptly through the U.S. Postal Service.
  • Drop It: Beginning Tuesday, October 7, drop off your ballot at any official Registrar’s ballot drop box located throughout the county.

2. Vote In Person
If you prefer to vote in person, early voting and Election Day options are available:

• Early Voting:
  • Starting Saturday, October 25, select vote centers will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Beginning Saturday, November 1, all vote centers will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Monday, November 3.
• Election Day (Tuesday, November 4):
  • All vote centers, official ballot drop boxes, and the Registrar’s office will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Need More Information?
Contact the San Diego County Registrar of Voters Office:
📧 Email: rovmail@sdcounty.ca.gov
📞 Phone: (858) 565-5800
🌐 Website: www.sdvote.com

Self Care during and after Elections

The upcoming National Elections can be exciting, intense, stressful, or challenging to some, so here are some helpful resources to help us navigate through the coming Election days. 

• Practicing Self-Care During Elections (courtesy of National Alliance on Mental Illness)
• Caring for Yourself During Election Season (courtesy of Indiana University School of Medicine)
• Eight Questions That Can Help You Survive Election Stress (courtesy of Greater Good Science Center)

Also, feel free to make an appointment with our Personal Wellness Services at (619) 421-6700 x5279 or by email at swcpersonalwellness@swccd.edu.

Elections & Voting Resources for Educators 2024 (compiled by Valissa Thomas, Director of DIEJ, The Bishop School)

Helpful Election Resources from CA Secretary of State

Vote Center Locations (San Diego County)

Important Dates

Register to Vote

Are You Eligible to Vote?  To vote in California, you must be: 

• A U.S. citizen and a resident of California
• 18 years or older on Election Day
• Not currently in state or federal prison or on parole for the conviction of a felony. For more information, please see Voting Rights: Persons with a Criminal History.
• And, not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court. For more information, please see Voting Rights: Persons Subject to Conservatorship.

Voting in California

To vote in California, you’ll need to be registered in California. Not registered yet, or not sure if you’re registered?

Register to Vote (County of San Diego)

Register to Vote (CA State)

Pre-Register to Vote

Check your Registration Status

California Voter Information Guide

Vote by Mail or in Person

All active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot. 

A vote-by-mail voter may vote by mail, in person at the Office of the County elections official, a satellite office established by the elections official, polling place, or vote center on or before the day of the election. 

How to Return your completed Vote-by-Mail Ballot (video)