Get Ready to Vote

1. Register to Vote (or Update your Registration)

Use the California Online Voter Registration system to register (or-register) to vote.
Check if you are registered to vote in the County of Santa Clara.
The deadline to register to vote is 15 days before Election Day.
To change your name or political party, you need to re-register to vote.
To change your address or preferred language, complete a Voter Action Request Form.
Get more information about updating your Voter Registration.

Download Your County Voter Information Guide Online.
Learn about the Candidates and Measures on your ballot.
Read the voting instructions - how to mark and cast your ballot.
Use the Sample Ballot pages to mark your choices, then bring it to the Vote Centers to help you mark your official ballot.

Find your nearest Vote Center location. Vote Centers are open 7 am to 8 pm on Election Day.
Check the mail for your Vote by Mail Ballot. Ballots are mailed to every registered voter starting 29 days before the election.
If you didn’t get your ballot or need a new one, the deadline to request a replacement ballot by mail is 7 days before the election.
Find a Vote by Mail ballot drop-off site. Some locations are available at night and on the weekend.
Cast your ballot at an Early Voting location.
Use the Remote Accessible Vote by Mail System (RAVBM) to download a copy of the ballot that can be printed and returned by mail.