Under California's Student Civic and Voter Empowerment Act (AB 963), community colleges are required to promote civic engagement and help students stay informed about voting and election opportunities. Visit the for more information.
Important Deadlines - 2026 California Primary Election
- May 05, 2026: Official ballot drop-boxes are open until June 02, 2026 8:00 p.m.
- May 23, 2026: Early Vote Centers open in select counties
- May 28, 2026: Last day to register online & in-person to vote in Primary Election
- June 02, 2026: California Primary Election Day
- June 09, 2026: Last day for Mailed Ballots to be received by the County Election Office.
If you miss the deadline to register, read the section called "Voter Registration During Elections" below.
Official Voting Information Guide
California's "Official Voter Information Guide" has information about candidates running in statewide elections. It also includes voting resources to help you participate.
The guide is mailed to your home before an election. You can also read the guide online at the .
Voter Ballot Submission Locations
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91¶¶Òõ Pleasant Hill campus has an official ballot drop box in (select the link to see a map).
The 91¶¶Òõ San Ramon campus does not have an official drop box. However, the nearby Community Arts Center may have one. The address is 17011 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA. It is located across from the campus.
Visit to learn more about submitting your ballot in that county.
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If your county is not listed below, search for drop-off locations on the .
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Early Voting
Most counties have regional centers where you can vote early in-person. To find a list of locations, visit a county's Election page. Then select a specific election.
Below is a list of Election pages for nearby counties. If your county is not listed, use the tools on the .
Where to Find Information About Voting Places (nearby counties)
Tracking Your Ballot Submission
You can track your ballot by going to .
About Voter Registration
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You must be 18 years or older on Election Day. To learn about voter registration requirements and other ways to register, visit the .
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People who are 16 or 17 years old can pre-register to vote. When they turn 18, they will be automatically registered for any upcoming election. You can read more about pre-registering to vote on the .
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This program allows confidential voting. It is for residents who do not want their mailing address available to the public. Learn more about the program on the .
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(English & other languages)
You can register at the DMV if you are completing a driver license, ID card, or change of address. You can do this online, by mail, or in-person. Learn more at the .
You can pick up an application from the County Election Office, the DMV, or a California library. Then follow the instructions to mail it or hand-deliver it to the County Election Office.
On the 91¶¶Òõ campus. Visit the voter registration kiosk in the or use the (both links open to a map of campus locations).
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Learn how to get a ballot mailed to your home before Election Day. Visit the .
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After you submit your voter registration application, you can check its status on the .
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If you change your political party, mailing address, or name, you will need to re-register to vote. Go to the .
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This is called "Same Day Voter Registration" or "Conditional Voter Registration" in most counties. You can learn more on the .
County Election Offices
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A list of county elections offices and their contact information is available on the . You can also call the Secretary of State's toll-free Voter Hotline at (800) 345-VOTE (8683). The number is a link you can select on most phones.