The Presidential Primary Election is fast approaching on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Voter information guides have been mailed, ballot drop-off ballot boxes are available, and in-person Early Voting starts in Santa Clara County at the end of February.
Three SCCLD libraries (Cupertino, Milpitas, and Saratoga) will host Early Voting centers from February 24 through March 4 from 10 am to 6 pm. They will also be open on Election Day from 7 am to 8 pm.
Two of our libraries (Gilroy and Morgan Hill) will serve as Early Voting Centers from March 2 to 4 from 10 am to 6 pm and Election Day Voting Centers from 7 am to 8 pm on Tuesday, March 5.
All SCCLD libraries have secure ballot drop-off boxes that are accessible 24/7, except for Cupertino Library, which has a box next door at City Hall.
Find more information about how to register to vote, voting by mail, and the full list of in-person Voting Centers and ballot drop-off locations here: https://vote.santaclaracounty.gov/elections/march-5-2024-presidential-primary-election/, opens a new window. Please keep in mind that locations and hours are subject to change.
The last day to register is February 20: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-registration/, opens a new window. Keep in mind that in order to take part in the Democratic or Republican presidential primaries you may need to be registered with the party whose contest you would like to weigh in on. https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/political-parties/no-party-preference, opens a new window
The Mercury News has a helpful Q&A about basic questions about the primary: https://bit.ly/3HPSp2y, opens a new window
