LibGuides: Elections 2020: Voting and You!

Register to Vote

TurboVote
The Foothill-De Anza (FHDA) Community College District has partnered with TurboVote to provide FHDA students with an easy, free and secure way to stay informed about deadlines and easy voting.
TurboVote Facebook
Even if you choose not to register through TurboVote their Facebook page contains very interesting and current articles about voting.

October 19, 2020 is the last day to register to vote in the November 3, 2020 General Election. Your registration must be postmarked or submitted electronically by that date. Register now, if you haven't already done so, so you can vote!

October 27, 2020 is the last Day to Request Vote-By-Mail Ballot for the November 3, 2020 General Election.

November 3, 2020 is Election Day. Polls are open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Online Registration Form
You can now register to vote in California. You will need your driver's license number and social security number.
Absentee Voting/Vote by Mail
Learn more about the convenient benefits of absentee or vote-by-mail voting.
Vote411.org
From the League of Women Voters. Find out about voting in California, register to vote, locate your polling place, view a voter guide for your district.

The Election Process

Rock the Vote
Register to Vote, Find Election Info and More!
The Electoral College
From the Office of the Federal Register, FAQs about the U.S. Electoral College.

Make a Plan to Vote

Make a Plan
This election, don’t leave anything to chance. Follow these quick steps to make sure nothing comes between you and your right to vote.
Where and How to Vote in California
Any registered voter in California can decide whether to vote at a polling place or vote by mail. To learn more check out this FAQ.
California Ballot Drop Off Locations
All registered California voters will automatically receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the 2020 Election. If you decide to drop off your ballot instead of mailing it in, only use collection sites listed on this California election website.

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Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by November 3, 2020; ballots returned at a secure ballot drop box must be deposited by 8:00 p.m. on November 3, 2020. One or more early voting locations will be available in all counties for at least four days beginning the Saturday before the November 3, 2020, election. Voting locations will offer voter registration, replacement ballots, accessible voting machines, and language assistance.
Where's My Ballot?
Sign up for this tool to make sure that your ballot is counted.

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Under California Elections Code sections 3017 (PDF) and 3019.5 (PDF), a voter who casts a vote-by-mail ballot can find out if the ballot arrived at his/her county elections office, if the ballot was counted, and, if not, the reason why it was not counted.

Find Your Election Information

A Santa Clara County 24-hour ballot drop box will be available Monday, October 5 until 8 p.m. on Election Day at Foothill College’s Lot 8. For more information, see How to Submit a Vote Starting Monday (Oct 5)

California Easy Voter Guides in 5 Languages
English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.
Smart Voter
Your one-stop guide to local voting resources including ballots and polling places.
VoteSmart.org
Use the search box to enter your zip code and find the candidates on your ballot for the upcoming election. Learn more about candidates' voting records and their stance on major issues. Covers officials from the local level to the executive branch.

Know Your Rights

Voter Bill of Rights
Understand your rights as a voter before you go to the polls.
California Voter Information Guide
Answers to a variety questions about voting.
Voter FAQs
Some frequently asked questions voters may have.