November 5, 2024 General Election Voting FAQs

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WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION on November 5th, 2024?
  • All eligible and registered CA voters will get a ballot mailed to them
  • Ballots will be mailed October 7, 2024
  • Make sure your voter information lists your current mailing address
  • Re-register if you have moved since the last time you registered
  • Check your voter information ASAP! Last day to register for the Fall election is October 21, 2024. Go to vote.ca.gov to register if you need to.

3 EASY WAYS TO VOTE:

MAIL: Drop your ballot in the mail (no postage required) before election day. Ballots must be postmarked by November 5th to be counted.

DROP BOXES: Drop your ballot off at any ballot drop box location on or before November 5th. Click HERE for Drop Box locations in Contra Costa County.

POLLING PLACES: Vote in person, register to vote, drop off your Vote-By-Mail ballot or get your voting questions answered at Vote Centers around the County. Click HERE to find the nearest Vote Center!

QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS AT THE POLLS?

Contra Costa County Voter Services (925) 335-7836

Call Secretary of State’s VOTER HOTLINE: (800) 345-VOTE (8683)

Call California Democratic Party Voter Protection Hotline (877) 321-VOTE (8683) or email voterprotectionteam@cadem.org

AM I ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN CALIFORNIA?

YES, if you are a

  • US citizen and a resident of California
  • Age 18+ on Election Day:
  • Not currently in prison convicted of a felony
  • Not currently found to be mentally incompetent by a court of law
WHAT DO I NEED TO REGISTER TO VOTE?
  • California driver’s license or California Identification Card number
  • Last four digits of your Social Security number
  • Date of birth
  • Note: If you have none of the above, leave blank. Be sure to enter contact information
VOTING QUESTIONS?
  • Online registration is the fastest, most accurate and easiest way to register.
  • If you prefer paper, we have registration forms.
  • Need help? Need forms? You can message us on this site or by calling DPCCC at (925) 603-3676.
  • Note: If you are registered and get a “No file found” message, call the County Elections Office at (925) 335-7800.
  • If you haven't registered by October 21st, you can still request your ballot in person at your county elections office or polling location
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