Your vote matters. Stand Up for Democracy and fight climate change.
VOTE EARLY. VOTE SECURE.
VOTA PRONTO. VOTA SEGURA.
We need massive voter turnout to overcome Trump’s threats to corrupt the election and tamper with the US Post Office. Cast a secure vote by voting early using a ballot drop box or going in-person.
Necesitamos una participación electoral masiva. Ejerce tu voto de manera segura votando anticipadamente en un buzón electoral o acudiendo en persona.
Learn more about Democracy, threats to voting, and join the Stand Up for Democracy Team Here!
Get Involved
Our voter outreach guide has calling, texting, social media templates and suggestions for talking to people who disagree with you.
We have so many ways to get involved, from talking to your family to after-election rapid response! Learn more about the ways you can take action by reading below or signing up.
Help us Get Out the Vote! No experience needed. We’ll provide lists, places/times, training, and experienced buddies when you do voter outreach with us.
- Canvassing: door-to-door talking to voters with an experienced vol — requires less prep + comes with snacks!
- Weekly phone banking: You’ll join a zoom meeting and get training, then you’ll be provided with a script, call list, and virtual phone number to call SD350 members.
- Virtual Phonebanking to Get out the Vote! Oct 20; 5-7 PM
- Virtual Phonebanking to Get out the Vote! Oct 27; 5-7 PM
On November 3, we are partnering with Alliance San Diego for election monitoring. Learn more and sign up here.
Note: Election monitoring training sessions will be Sep 26, Oct 14, and Nov 1
Sign up here to be ready to mobilize in defense of the vote. We’ll tell you about voting threats, poll monitoring opportunities, and trainings.
Rapid response could include coming out to protest, helping counter misinformation, or other important work. When SD350 or allies hear of something happening, you’ll know of it and what to do within hours.
Map of ballot drop boxes and vote center locations and hours
Mapa de las ubicaciones y horarios de los buzones de votación y los centros de votación
- Make sure you are registered to vote at the correct address
- Find an official drop box or in-person vote center to cast a secure vote.
- Vote! Then, sign up to get notified when your ballot is counted.
- Asegúrate de estar registrado para votar con la dirección correcta
- Busca un buzón oficial o un centro de votación presencial para emitir tu voto de manera segura.
- ¡Vota! Luego, regístrate para recibir una notificación cuando se cuente tu voto.
Register to vote:
- Register to vote ONLINE or update your voter info by Oct 19
- In-person same day voter registration is available! More information
- People aged 16 or 17 may pre-register to vote
- Week of Oct 5: Mail-in ballots are sent to registered voters. Check your registration here.
- Track the status of your ballot. If you haven’t received by Oct 20, call the Registrar of Voters (858-565-5800) to request another.
- Oct 6: Ballot drop boxes open
- Oct 19: Register to vote ONLINE or update your voter info (after this you can still register, but your ballot may be delayed getting counted)
- Oct 24: some vote centers open 8 AM-5 PM
- Oct 31: ALL vote centers open 8 AM-5 PM!
- Nov 3: Last day to vote! All polling sites open from 7am to 8pm.
- Semana del 5 de octubre: se envían las boletas electorales por correo a los votantes registrados. Verifica tu registro aquí.
- Sigue el estado de tu boleta electoral. Si no la has recibido antes del 20 de octubre, llama al Registro Electoral (858-565-5800) para solicitar otra.
- 6 de octubre: Se abren los buzones para depositar las boletas
- 19 de octubre: Inscríbete para votar EN LÍNEA o actualiza tu información de votante (después de esta fecha aún puedes inscribirte, pero es posible que tu voto se cuente con retraso)
- 24 de octubre: algunos centros de votación abren de 8:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m.
- 31 de octubre: ¡TODOS los centros de votación abren de 8:00 a. m. a 5:00 p. m.!
- 3 de noviembre: ¡Último día para votar! Todos los centros de votación estarán abiertos de las 7:00 a. m. a las 8:00 p. m. Encuentra tu centro de votación aquí.
We work with Alliance San Diego to help educate voters on their rights. Please check out their website to download your CA Voter Bill of Rights. ⇐
- Every eligible voter has the right to vote safely, privately, and without intimidation.
- If you are in line when polls close, you can still vote.
- If you make a mistake, you can request a new ballot before casting your vote. (see below for how)
- Even if your name is not on the list, you have the right to vote. Use this link for same-day voter registration up to and including Nov 3!
Here are some tips from SanDiego350 to help you vote easily and securely.
- Track the status of your ballot
- Check your voter registration information
- If you vote in-person, you can bring your mail-in ballot to make the counting process easier
- Requesting a new ballot
- You can request a new ballot online or via mail at this website
- Or you can vote in-person and get a new ballot there.
- Reporting issues with voting/rights violations
- In an emergency, call 911.
- Call the Secretary of State’s confidential toll-free Voter Hotline at (800) 345-VOTE (8683) or use their Voter Complaint Form
- Call or text 1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to report issues to local and national voter protection organizations
Colaboramos con Alliance San Diego para ayudar a informar a los votantes sobre sus derechos. Visita su sitio web para descargar la Declaración de Derechos del Votante de California. ⇐
- Todo votante elegible tiene derecho a votar de manera segura, privada y sin intimidación.
- Si estás en la fila cuando cierren las urnas, aún puedes votar.
- Si comete un error, puede solicitar una nueva boleta antes de emitir su voto. (vea más abajo cómo hacerlo)
- Incluso si tu nombre no aparece en la lista, tienes derecho a votar. ¡Usa este enlace para registrarte como votante el mismo día hasta el 3 de noviembre, inclusive!
Aquí tienes algunos consejos de SanDiego350 para ayudarte a votar de manera fácil y segura.
- Sigue el estado de tu boleta
- Revisa tu información de registro electoral
- Si votas en persona, puedes llevar tu boleta de voto por correo para facilitar el proceso de conteo
- Cómo solicitar una nueva boleta
- Puedes solicitar una nueva boleta en línea o por correo en este sitio web
- O bien, puedes votar en persona y obtener una nueva boleta electoral allí mismo.
- Denuncia de problemas con la votación o violaciones de derechos
- En caso de emergencia, llama al 911.
- Llame a la línea directa confidencial y gratuita para votantes de la Secretaría de Estado al (800) 345-VOTE (8683) o utilice su Formulario de quejas de votantes
- Llama o envía un mensaje de texto al 1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) para reportar problemas a las organizaciones locales y nacionales de protección al votante
Remember to vote all the way down the ballot– this is the best way to have your voice heard!
Some key races in San Diego include the race for CA governor, Congressional District 48, San Diego County Treasurer-Tax Collector, and several Superior Court judge races.
¡Recuerda votar todas las opciones de la boleta electoral: esta es la mejor manera de hacer oír tu voz!
Algunas contiendas clave en San Diego incluyen la carrera por la gobernación de California, el Distrito 48 del Congreso, el cargo de tesorero y recaudador de impuestos del condado de San Diego, y varias contiendas para jueces de la Corte Superior.
BALLOT MEASURE RECOMMENDATIONS
Proposition 45: NO
California State Proposition: Vote NO to stop Big Business from gutting the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), weakening a core legal safeguard for environmental protection and community-involved decision making. Imposes impossible timelines for environmental and court reviews, allowing problematic or complex projects to move forward without review or mitigation requirements if timelines aren’t met. Opposed by environmental and labor organizations.
CalMatters Summary
Proposition 43: NO
California State Proposition: Vote NO. Would require a nearly insurmountable barrier of a 2/3 supermajority vote to pass new local or state taxes. This would make it significantly harder for communities to fund public transit, climate-resilience projects, and other essential public services, allowing just 1/3 of voters to block investments. Opposed by good governance, environmental, and labor groups.
CalMatters Summary
Proposition 39: NO
California State Proposition: Vote NO to protect democracy and ensure that all eligible voters are able to vote, including on important climate issues. This unnecessary, costly measure would require all voters to provide a government-issued I.D., potentially disenfranchising lower-income, disabled, and younger voters, as well as requiring election officials to verify the citizenship of all registered voters. Opposed by good governance organizations.
CalMatters Summary
|
Prop # |
Short Description |
VOTE |
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Prop 45 (State) PRIORITY |
Big business effort to weaken environmental protections and community-involved decision making. |
NO |
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Prop 43 (State) PRIORITY |
Creates drastic hurdles to funding transit, housing, and infrastructure |
NO |
|
Prop 39 (State) PRIORITY |
Creates unnecessary barriers to voting by requiring govt ID, potentially disenfranchising underserved communities |
NO |
|
Prop 1 (State) |
Issues $11.25 billion in bonds to fund affordable and veteran housing |
YES |
|
Prop 2 (State) |
Allows for flexibility in state budget reserves funds to reduce the impact of highly variable tax revenues |
YES |
|
Prop 3 (State) |
Makes permanent the tax rate on high earners to fund public education |
YES |
|
Prop 4 (State) |
Allows for public financing of political campaigns |
YES |
|
Prop 5 (State) |
Delays the election to fill a recalled position to a later date separate from the decision to recall the official |
YES |
|
Prop 40 (State) |
“Billionaire’s Tax”: One time wealth tax on ~200 wealthiest Californians to compensate for federal cuts to health care |
YES |
|
Prop 41 (State) |
Mandates expensive unnecessary audits on certain taxes; could block Prop 40 |
NO |
|
Prop 42 (State) |
Prohibits many voter initiated taxes; could block Prop 40 |
NO |
|
Measure A (SD County) |
Reforms SD County government to be more transparent and accountable |
YES |
|
Measure B (SD County) |
Half-cent sales tax to help fund healthcare, childcare, and solutions to the Tijuana River pollution crisis |
YES |
|
Measure M (San Diego Unified School District) |
Bond measure to improve facilities, including environmentally friendly upgrades, in San Diego Unified School District. |
YES |
|
Measure N (Vista Unified School District) |
Bond measure to improve facilities, including environmentally friendly upgrades, in Vista Unified School District. |
YES |
|
Measure R (Oceanside) |
Amend Oceanside charter to ensure good wages on public projects |
YES |
|
Measure S (Oceanside) |
Half-cent sales tax increase just 2 years after additional increase, would fund temporary, ineffective fixes like sand replacement |
NO |