Election Information & Resources

2022 General Election

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The Santa Barbara Foundation does not endorse candidates or propositions; the Foundation encourages civic engagement among people of all ages.

Check Your Registration Status | Register to Vote | Sign up for Ballot Tracking

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Voting Resources by Region: North County | Mid County | South County

In advance of the 2022 General Election, the Santa Barbara Foundation provides resources to ensure that all Santa Barbara County residents have their votes counted. We encourage all community members to register early, vote early, and drop their ballot off in-person at a ballot box (if possible). View the complete list of current Santa Barbara County Ballot Drop Box Locations by area.

Important Dates

October 5, 2022	Vote-by-Mail & Early Voting Begins
October 24, 2022	Deadline for Voter Registration
November 1, 2022	Suggested Last Day to Mail Voted Ballot
November 8, 2022	In-Person Voting Ends

 

 

 

 

 

October 10, 2022: Ballots begin to be mailed to voters.

October 24, 2022: Close of voter registration.

• If you are registering or re-registering after October 24, you will need to complete the Same-Day Voter Registration process and request your ballot in person at your county elections office or polling location. Check your registration status here.

November 8, 2022: Election Day – vote in person deadline.

• Vote at the Polls (in-person)
• Vote-by-Mail
  • Ballot must be dropped off or postmarked in the by mail by November 8 – but the sooner the better!
  • In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, every registered voter in California will receive a prepaid vote-by-mail ballot for the 2020 General Election.
• Take action to ensure a smooth voting experience
  • Double check the address on your registration. To make sure you get your ballot, visit: VoterStatus.sos.ca.gov
  • Track your ballot. You can sign up to receive updates on your vote-by-mail ballot via text (SMS), email, or voice call through the state’s official “Where’s My Ballot?” tracking tool at: WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov
  • Make your plan to vote. Decide how you will return your ballot. You can find tools to cast your ballot at: vote.ca.gov

 

Voting Information & Resources

• California Voter Registration
• Santa Barbara County Elections Division
• Facebook Voting Info Center
• I Will Vote: Voter Registration & Resources
• Vote 411
• Voter’s Edge California

 

Questions?

For questions or assistance with voting in Santa Barbara County, please contact Santa Barbara County’s Election Division by email or call (800) SBC-VOTE or (800) 722-8683.