San Diego County officials announced on May 22 that 41 vote centers will open for early voting starting Saturday, May 23. Residents may cast their ballots in person at any of these locations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
The county said an additional group of vote centers will begin operating on Saturday, May 30, increasing the total number to 220 across the region. All locations will keep daily hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on June 2, which is Election Day.
Officials encouraged voters to use the Registrar’s online map tool to find nearby vote centers and view estimated wait times. Early voting is intended to help process ballots promptly and reduce wait times at polling places as more people participate in elections.
At each vote center, residents can mark their choices using ballot marking devices, print official ballots for review, and submit them in secrecy sleeves for secure counting at the Registrar’s office. The county noted that these devices do not store or count votes directly.
All active registered voters have received mail-in ballots as part of ongoing efforts by San Diego County Government to support community participation and access in elections through essential services and regional initiatives, according to the official website. Voters returning mail-in ballots must ensure they are postmarked by June 2 or delivered by hand at official drop boxes or vote centers before polls close at 8 p.m.
Electioneering within a hundred feet of any voting site or drop box is prohibited under county rules; this includes displaying campaign materials or circulating petitions near these areas.
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors provides legislative leadership over these election processes while serving diverse urban and rural communities throughout its jurisdiction—spanning mountains, deserts, and city neighborhoods—according to the official website.