Elections and Voting

Elections and Voting

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REGISTER TO VOTE

Secretary of State - Register to Vote

Click the "Register to VOTE" button to register to vote for the first time, or to re-register if you have changed your name or address, or if you want to change your political party affiliation. To find out if you're already registered to vote in Santa Cruz County click here: Am I Registered?

 VOTER INFORMATION

Vote411.org

VOTE411, a trusted source for objective, nonpartisan election information, is your “one-stop shop” for everything you need to vote this election season:

 
  • Check your voter registration
  • Enter your address to see everything on your ballot
  • Find election dates and registration deadlines
  • Learn about your options for where and when to vote
  • Get in-depth info ballot measures
  • Compare candidates' positions side-by-side
  • Print out a personalized ballot with your choices to take with you on Election Day

Find information about future and past local elections, local elected public offices and officials, voter registration, polling places, voting by mail, and more at the Santa Cruz County Elections Department website.

At cavotes.org, California voters can find state-specific voting tips as well as access to Easy Voter Guides  and our unbiased explanations of State Ballot Measures. You can also access information about ballot measure from past years.

Sign up to track your ballot and get notices for when your ballot is mailed, received, and counted. 

Military and Overseas Voters can find information on how to register, deadlines, ID requirements, and more at usvotefoundation.org.