San Diego County: Register to Vote by May 18 for June Gubernatorial Primary
San Diego County residents must register to vote by Monday, May 18 to get a mail ballot for the June 2 Gubernatorial Primary Election.
If voters miss this deadline, they can conditionally register and vote provisionally at the Registrar of Voters office in Kearny Mesa at 5600 Overland Ave., San Diego, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Conditional registration will also be available at any vote center starting Saturday, May 23 through the final day of voting, June 2.
How to Register
Registering is quick and easy and can be completed online. Voters may also request a paper form by calling 800-696-0136 or emailing rovmail@sdcounty.ca.gov.
Voting materials are available in English, Spanish, Filipino, Vietnamese and Chinese.
Who Can Register to Vote
Residents can register to vote if they are:
- A U.S. citizen
- A California resident
- At least 18 years old on or before Election Day
- Not currently in state or federal prison for a felony conviction
- Not declared mentally incompetent by a court
Check Registration Status
Voters can check their registration status online and should re-register if they have moved, changed their name or are new to San Diego County.
How to Return Mail Ballots
Every registered voter will receive a ballot in the mail. After marking their selections, voters should:
- Seal the ballot in the postage-paid return envelope.
- Date and sign the envelope. Voter signature is required for their vote to count.
- Return the ballot by mail or drop it off at any of the Registrar’s official ballot drop boxes.
Mailed ballots must be postmarked on or before June 2 and received by the Registrar of Voters no later than seven days. Ballots returned at official drop boxes or vote centers must be dropped off by 8 p.m. on June 2, the final day of voting.
Voters using the U.S. Postal Service can sign up for ballot tracking.
How to Vote in Person
Early in-person voting is available at the Registrar of Voters office. Select vote centers open May 23, with all locations open daily beginning May 30. On June 2, all sites will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Voters planning to vote in person are encouraged to review their voter information pamphlet and mark the sample ballot ahead of time to help reduce delays.
For more information, visit sdvote.com or call 858-565-5800 or toll-free 800-696-0136.