Your vote matters. Stand Up for Democracy and fight climate change.
VOTE EARLY. VOTE SECURE.
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. Use our resources to talk to your family and friends about voting early and securely. And sign up to help phonebank and canvass and spread the word
Learn more about Democracy, threats to voting, and join the Stand Up for Democracy Team Here!
GET INVOLVED
Join us at the Stand Up for Democracy Organizing Kickoff!
Learn what you and your network can do to fight back to make a difference.
WHEN: Sat, Sep 19 @ 1:30 – 3:30 pm
WHERE: College-Rolando Library Community Room; 6600 Montezuma Rd San Diego 92115
Or, check out the virtual kickoff on Sep 24, 6-7:30 PM.
We have so many ways to get involved, from talking to your family to after-election rapid response! Sign up for your preferred way to help below:
- 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.
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 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. Find your location here.
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
A map with ballot drop boxes, vote centers, and their hours will be up soon.
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.
SD350 does not endorse candidates, but you can learn more about the candidates on YOUR ballot by searching up your voter information packet here.
Google the candidates name + climate (or another issue you care about) to find out their positions.
BALLOT MEASURE RECOMMENDATIONS
Learn more about these propositions in our official ballot measure recommendation guide below!
|
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 |
|
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 |