Ballots arrive for November Special Election
By County of San Diego
Communications Office
More than 2 million ballots were mailed to San Diego County’s registered voters for the Nov. 4 special election. Voters should have received their ballots the week of Oct. 6. The official ballot packet also includes an “I Voted” sticker.
Voters throughout the state will decide whether to adopt Proposition 50, an amendment to the State Constitution related to redistricting. Learn more about the proposition in the California Voter Information Guide: https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov.
Voters are able to vote from home and return their ballot through the mail – no postage needed.
Voters may also return their ballots in person to any of the Registrar of Voters official ballot drop boxes now through the final day of voting Tuesday, Nov. 4. The ballot drop box in Scripps Ranch is at the entrance to the Scripps Miramar Ranch Library, 10301 Scripps Lake Drive. The box there is available 24-hours each day.
Remember to sign and date your return ballot envelope. You must sign your return envelope for your vote to be counted.
The Registrar’s official ballot drop boxes are red, white and blue and feature the Registrar’s logo along with the County seal. All boxes are labeled “Official Ballot Drop Box” and made from high grade, heavy gauge stainless steel.
Each official ballot drop box is designed to prevent physical damage and unauthorized access to mail ballots. The boxes feature double-locking access doors, anti-pry door jambs and other anti-theft construction measures. The Registrar’s ballot retrieval team is responsible for collecting ballots inside the box.
Voters may also vote in person. Starting Saturday, Oct. 25, select vote centers located around the county will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Starting Saturday, Nov. 1, all vote centers will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. On the final day of voting, Nov. 4, all vote centers, official ballot drop boxes and the Registrar’s office will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Voter information pamphlets
Voter information pamphlets were sent to the County’s registered voters for the Nov. 4 special election.
The pamphlets contain information on voting options, election deadlines and more. They also include a sample ballot of what your official one will look like. Additionally, voters can find a list of official ballot drop boxes and vote centers inside their voter information pamphlet or online at sdvote.com.
Voters may also look up their pamphlets online with the View Voter Information Pamphlet (Sample Ballot) tool at sdvote.com.
If you signed up to get your voter information pamphlet electronically, you should have received an email giving you the same information and a link to your pamphlet.
Learn more about voting in the November Special Election at sdvote.com, or call (858) 565-5800 or toll free at (800) 696-0136.