Voting in Stanislaus County? Where to cast vote, drop off ballot on Election Day
As Election Day nears, Stanislaus County residents are deciding whether to approve or reject a statewide ballot proposition.
Proposition 50 seeks to redraw boundaries for many of California’s congressional districts.
“You have a number of ways to participate as California continues to protect and expand your right to vote,” the California Secretary of State’s Office said on its website. “We uphold universal vote-by-mail ballots, multiple in-person voting approaches, same-day voter registration and provisional voting, all designed to make voting accessible and secure.”
Eligible California voters have until 8 p.m. on Election Day — Tuesday, Nov. 4 — to turn in their ballots.
Here’s where you can find voting centers and drop off your ballot in Stanislaus County:
Am I eligible to vote in Stanislaus County?
To be eligible to vote in California, you must be:
- A United States citizen
- A California resident
- At least 18 years old on Election Day
- Currently not serving time in a state or federal prison for a felony conviction
- Currently not found mentally incompetent by a court ruling
What’s the deadline to register to vote?
Though the last day to register to vote in the special election was Monday, Oct. 20, eligible California residents can sign up for same-day voter registration until Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Voters can “conditionally” register and use provisional ballots to cast their votes.
Where can I drop off my ballot in Stanislaus County?
“On Election Day, all drop boxes close by 8 p.m., or close of business if earlier,” the Stanislaus County website says.
Here’s a list of places to return your ballot in person on Election Day, according to the county website:
- Ceres Community Center — 2701 Fourth St., Ceres
- Cost Less Foods — 6331 Oakdale Road, Riverbank
- Denair Library — 4801 Kersey Road, Denair
- FoodMaxx — 2020 W. Briggsmore Ave., Modesto
- FoodMaxx — 1845 Countryside Drive, Turlock
- Garcia’s Market — 5013 Yosemite Blvd., Empire
- Hughson City Hall — 7018 Pine St., Hughson
- MaxxValue — 415 Paradise Road, Modesto
- Modesto Junior College East Campus — 435 College Ave., Student Center, Modesto
- Oakdale Library — 151 S. First Ave., Oakdale
- Postal Connections — 3430 Tully Road, Suite 20, Modesto
- Postal Connections — 1700 McHenry Ave., Suite 65B, Modesto
- Save Mart — 2920 E. Whitmore Ave., Ceres
- Save Mart — 2100 Standiford Ave., Modesto
- Save Mart — 3601 Pelandale Ave., Modesto
- Save Mart — 1449 E. F Street, Oakdale
- Save Mart — 1035 Sperry Ave., Patterson
- Save Mart — 2595 Geer Road, Turlock
- Stanislaus County Registrar of Voters Office — 1021 I St., Suite 101, Modesto
- Stanislaus Veterans Center — 3500 Coffee Road, Suite 15, Modesto
- Turlock Library — 550 N. Minaret Ave., Turlock
- Turlock City Hall — 156 S. Broadway, Suite 230, Turlock
- Waterford City Hall — 101 E St., Waterford
- Yancey Home Center — 1632 N St., Newman
If you need help, look for “curbside voting” signs, call the number and poll workers will assist you, the county website says.
All outdoor drop boxes close by 8 p.m. on Election Day, the website says.
Where to find outdoor ballot drop boxes in Modesto area
Here’s where to find outdoor drop boxes in Stanislaus County:
- Bonita Elementary School — 425 Fink Road, Crows Landing
- Burchell Nursery — 12000 Highway 120, Oakdale
- California State University, Stanislaus — 1 University Circle, Turlock
- Salida Library — 4835 Sisk Road, Salida
- Stanislaus County Registrar of Voters Office — 1021 I St., Suite 101, Modesto
- Stanislaus Culinary Arts Institute — 1040 Wakefield Drive, Oakdale
- Venue 833 — 833 10th St., Modesto
Where can I vote in person in Stanislaus County?
On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 4, vote centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
“If you plan to vote in person, we encourage you to vote early and avoid long lines on Election Day,” Stanislaus County said on its website. “Some vote centers have had extended wait times on Election Day.”
These Stanislaus County vote centers will be open:
- Ceres American Legion Hall — 2609 Lawrence St., Ceres
- Gene Bianchi Community Center — 110 South Second Ave., Oakdale
- L.J. Newman Church of God — 649 Orestimba Road, Newman
- Modesto City-County Airport — 617 Airport Way, departures terminal, Modesto
- North Modesto Church of God — 1918 Sherwood Ave., Modesto
- Patterson Library — 46 North Salado Ave., large room, Patterson
- Riverbank Community Center — 3600 Santa Fe St., Riverbank
- Salida Library — 4835 Sisk Road, Salida
- Turlock Library — 550 North Minaret Ave., Hilmar Cheese Co. Community Room, Turlock
- Waterford Community Center — 540 C St., Waterford
- Westview Gardens Community Center — 1701 Robertson Road, Modesto
Do I still have time to mail my ballot in Stanislaus County?
If you don’t plan to visit a voting center or drop box location in Stanislaus County, you can mail your ballot on Election Day.
While a recent U.S. Postal Service policy change could cause delays for voters living more than 50 miles from a regional mail hub, there is still time to mail your ballot, according to elections officials.
Voters who missed the Oct. 28 mailing deadline should take their ballot directly to a post office and ask for a hand-stamped postmark to make sure it’s counted, San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Elaina Cano told The Tribune in San Luis Obispo.
A postmark will ensure your ballot is counted on time, according to a news release from California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office.
“And remember: You have other options, like dropping your ballot off at a vote center or in a secure drop box,” Bonta said. “Our election laws provide the backbone for a free and fair election, and as California’s top law enforcement officer, I will do everything in my power to protect your right to vote.”
How do I track my ballot for California special election?
According to state elections officials, you can stay updated by signing up online for Where’s My Ballot?
Powered by BallotTrax, Where’s My Ballot? lets voters know when their mail-in ballots have been sent out, received by the county and accepted online.
