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General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

2026 San Diego Voter Information Center

Be informed. Be prepared. Participate.

A nonpartisan resource from the Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter to help San Diego voters understand the November 3 election, research what may be on their ballot, and connect with trusted official election resources.

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What do you need today?

What’s on my ballot?Explore races and measures, then confirm your personalized ballot.Understand the issuesLearn what offices do and what ballot measures would change.How do I vote?Deadlines, vote by mail, early voting and Election Day.Check my voter information ↗Official California voter-status lookup. Opens in a new tab.

Important election dates

Source: California Secretary of State · Verified September 29, 2026
Make my voting plan
Oct 5Ballots begin mailing and early voting begins. Drop boxes open Oct 6.
Oct 19Regular voter-registration deadline.
Oct 20 – Nov 3Same-day (conditional) registration available.
Oct 24First Vote Centers open in Voter’s Choice Act counties.
Oct 31In-person early voting open throughout California.
Nov 3Election Day. Polls open 7 a.m.–8 p.m.

After Election Day: mailed ballots postmarked by Nov 3 must arrive by Nov 10. Ballot-envelope signature issues can be corrected until Nov 25, 5 p.m.

Your ballot depends on where you live

What’s on the ballot?

San Diego County ballots can include federal, state, county, city, school, community college and special-district contests, plus local measures. Not every voter sees the same races. Confirm your official ballot first, then use these pages to research.

View my official ballot ↗
7Candidate racesGovernor, Congress, County Supervisor, City Council and State Assembly contests featured in our campaign.See the races →14Statewide propositionsPlain-language summaries: what a Yes vote and a No vote each mean, and the fiscal effect.Review the props →Local measuresCity, school and special-district measures vary by address. Questions to ask about any measure.Research local measures →Southeast & South San DiegoCouncil Districts 4 and 8, Supervisor District 4, Assembly District 79 and community topics.Community focus →
Community spotlight

Southeast & South San Diego voter information

Depending on your address, your ballot may include City Council District 4 or 8, County Supervisor District 4 and State Assembly District 79. These topics are offered for research only and do not suggest a preferred candidate or result.

HousingStreets & transportationParks & librariesPublic safetyEnvironmental healthBorder-community infrastructureEducationAccess to city & county services
See the District 4 & 8 racesConfirm my districts ↗
Community Impact Watchlist graphic listing races to research and propositions to review
Four steps

How to vote

1

Check your registration

Confirm you’re registered and your address is current. Regular deadline is Oct 19; same-day registration is available after that through Election Day.

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2

Vote by mail

Every active registered California voter is mailed a ballot starting Oct 5. Return it by mail (postmarked by Nov 3), at an official drop box, a voting location, or the county elections office.

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3

Vote early, in person

Early voting begins Oct 5. First Vote Centers open Oct 24, and early voting locations are open statewide by Oct 31.

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4

Election Day

Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ballots returned in person must be received by 8:00 p.m.

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Make your voting plan

Check off each step as you go.

Want everything in one place?

2026 Nonpartisan Voter Education Guide & Research Workbook

Candidate research questions, all 14 proposition summaries, local-measure prompts, the full list of election dates and a printable voter checklist. Optional: everything you need is also on these pages.

Download the guide (PDF)Updated Sept. 29, 2026

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Each graphic from our social campaign has a page here with the fuller story.

What's On Your Ballot? graphicWhat’s on your ballot?See the races and measures →Who Are We Electing? graphicWho are we electing?Compare the candidates →14 California Propositions graphic14 California propositionsRead the summaries →How to Vote graphic with key datesHow to voteDates and voting options →Check Your Status graphicCheck your statusVerify your registration →Verify Before You Share graphicVerify before you shareTrusted official sources →
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Trusted official resources

Use these when you need to verify information or take an official action. If anything here differs from an official source, rely on the official election authority. Links open in a new tab.

San Diego County Registrar of VotersYour sample ballot, local candidates and measures, Vote Centers and drop boxes.sdvote.com ↗California Official Voter Information GuideOfficial proposition analyses, fiscal effects, arguments, rebuttals and legal text.voterguide.sos.ca.gov ↗California Secretary of State – ElectionsElection dates, voting procedures, voter rights and statewide resources.sos.ca.gov/elections ↗My Voter StatusCheck your California registration and track your ballot.voterstatus.sos.ca.gov ↗Register to VoteRegister or update your California voter registration.registertovote.ca.gov ↗City of San Diego ElectionsOfficial City election information from the City Clerk.sandiego.gov ↗

Zeta Sigma Lambda Chapter and A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People provide this information for nonpartisan voter education. This website does not endorse candidates or recommend positions on ballot measures. Ballots vary by residential address. Verify current election information and your personalized ballot with the appropriate election authority.

Verified: Sept. 29, 2026
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