2020 us general election
student voting guide
Election day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020!
With the 2020 election right around the corner, stay up to date with the latest voting information for this election cycle. In this guide, you can find election deadlines, voter registration information, and details about candidates and propositions!
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In-Person voting information
Make sure you meet the following voting deadlines to ensure your vote is counted!
In-Person Voting
In-person voting will occur on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, from 7am-8pm. Use this link to find your polling location.
As election day approaches, check back for updates about COVID-19 protocols at your polling place.
vote-by-mail information
Make sure you meet the following voting deadlines to ensure your vote is counted! Learn more about voting-by-mail (aka via 'absentee ballot') below.
You should vote-by-mail if...
a) you are registered to vote in another state but currently living in Berkeley
b) you do not want to vote in-person on Election Day
You can check if you are registered to vote-by-mail or vote in-person in California by using this link. If you are registered to vote in another state, please visit your state's "Check Your Status" website.
Vote-by-Mail Application
Your vote-by-mail application must be received 7 days before election day: October 27, 2020. Use this link to access the vote-by-mail application.
Vote-by-Mail Ballot
Your vote-by-mail ballot must be postmarked by election day (Tuesday, November 3) and received 3 days after election day (Friday, November 6). To be safe, give your ballot 14 days to be delivered—send your ballot by Tuesday, October 20.
Voter Registration
Registering to vote is the first step to having your vote counted! Registering to vote is simple and only takes 2 minutes.
Registration Deadline
In California, the voter registration deadline is Monday, October 19. Use this link to find the voter registration deadline in your state.
Check if you are registered!
To check if you are registered to vote, no matter what state you live in, use this link.
Registration Application
To find the link to register to vote in your state, check out the US Election Assistance Commission website. To register in California, use this link.
On The ballot: Candidates
Be an informed voter! Learn about each candidate and their policies below.
Presidential Election
Stay informed! Read about the candidates and their stances on the issues that matter to you at this link.
California State Representatives and Senators
Find your district number and your district's current California Representative using this link.
After finding your district number, read about the candidates running for election in your district. Use this resource guide crafted by a UC Berkeley student! It outlines each candidate's key issues and priorities.
on the ballot: propositions
Be an informed voter! Each state's ballot will look different come November. Ballot measures and propositions can decide anything from rent increases to education policies.
What's on your ballot?
Using this link, you can look up exactly what will be on your ballot in November. Simply type in your address (and email if you’d like) and Ballotpedia will summarize each ballot measure and its’ impacts on voters in your districts.
stay informed
Sign up for live election updates!
Use this link to receive election updates via text from Vote.org.
Coming soon! Check back for an interactive election day calendar and checklist.