Primary Election Information

The California Primary Election will occur on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

Ballot boxes will be available to drop off your ballot in the:

• City Hall lobby, 250 East L Street, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm.
• Pedrotti Ace Hardware, 830 Southampton Road, Monday - Saturday, 8 am - 7 pm;  Sunday, 9 am - 6 pm

In addition, voters may vote by mail, drop ballots off curbside at polling locations on election day or vote in person at polling locations. More info below.

Click here for information on the election, where and when to vote, etc.

Find My Ballot and Polling Place

Type in your address to see your sample ballot and find your polling place.

Polling places will be open 7am until 8pm.

4 methods to submit your vote:

NO-CONTACT VOTING

All voters will receive a vote by mail ballot and can vote safely and securely from home, mailing back the completed ballot at their convenience. The post office suggests you mail your ballot at least 7 days before election day and it starts October 11. Voting by mail will be safe, secure, and easy. There is a five-step ballot validation process for every ballot, ensuring only the voter who intended to vote has cast the ballot.

• Ballots will be mailed to all voters the first week in October.

LIMITED-CONTACT VOTING

Using your vote by mail ballot, voters can return their completed ballot in one of 15 drop-off locations throughout the County, or at any polling place on Election Day.

Ballots can be dropped off at over 14 inside locations in Solano County.

October 11 - November 8 - Ballot Boxes are located in Benicia:

• In City Hall Lobby (right across from the Finance customer service window). Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm
• Pedrotti Ace Hardware, 830 Southampton Road, Monday - Saturday, 8 am - 7 pm; Sunday 9 am - 6 pm

Ballots are picked up daily by the Solano County Registrar of Voters and are processed right away. You can track your ballot by registering at: BallotTrax.

Ballots can be dropped off at 10 Curbside Locations in Solano County (Stay in your car, hand ballot to pollworkers)

Voters can drop off ballots “Curbside” at 10 outside locations on November 3-8. Weekdays 8 am - 5 pm and Saturdays 7 am - 8 pm.

TRADITIONAL ELECTION DAY VOTING

All voters can vote at a traditionally assigned election day poll place. Remember, you can drop off your mail-in ballot at any Solano County polling place also. Need a ride? Soltrans offers a free ride on Election Day on all fixed routes and para-transit trips.

FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE

Compare candidates, look up your ballot and polling place, plus neutral input on propositions. It will take a minute to load.

TRACK YOUR BALLOT WITH BALLOTTRAX

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California Military and Overseas Voters

Special Information for Military and Overseas Voters. Start early, know your options, and deadlines to vote in the general election.

Voter's Guides

California State Voter's Guide

Select the election date and then click on the candidates or propositions tabs. Find a summary, what your vote means, pro and con arguments, and who to contact for more info. Under candidates, you find the candidates statements, if provided by the candidate.

CalMatters

CalMatters provides a quick, non-partisan guide to the propositions. Click on the proposition to see what it is about, why you are voting on it, who supports and opposes it, and how much money is being spent on it. All of it can be read in a minute. They also provide a 1-minute video. At the bottom of the page is a quick poll on how you are going to vote asked in interesting questions.

Voter's Edge

Voter's Edge provides an in depth, non-partisan guide to the propositions. Under learn more, find a synopsis, pros and cons, rebuttals, what yes and no means, background, finances, supporters and opponents, and links to the actual measure. Type in your address and zip code to find your ballot and click on the Measures tab to find your voter's guide. Under the candidates tab, you will find their top three priorities, position papers, supporters, donators, questions and answers, social media pages, and contact info, if provided by the candidate.

Register to Vote and Check Your Voter Status

If you have recently moved, or will be 18 by the election, or simply never registered to vote -- Register Online by October 19, 2020 for the general election. Paper forms are available at the Library.

REGISTER FOR AN ABSENTEE BALLOT

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All registered voters will be sent a Vote by Mail ballot.before election. See above for guidelines.

UPCOMING ELECTIONS AND PRIOR ELECTION RESULTS

Find out about the next upcoming elections and prior election results through the County's website.

VOTER'S BILL OF RIGHTS

What are your rights as a voter? Learn them now.