MENDOCINO CO., 9/17/24 – This year’s election is considered by many to be the most consequential in a generation. Ensuring all eligible Americans are registered to vote is critical to upholding the democratic values instilled in the U.S. Constitution.
Are you and your friends and family members registered to vote? Here’s who can vote and how to ensure your vote is counted in the Nov. 5 election.
Who is eligible to vote
According to the California Secretary of State, to vote in California you must be:
- A United States citizen and a resident of California
- 18 years or older on Election Day
- Not currently serving a state or federal prison term for conviction of a felony (do you have a criminal conviction? You may be eligible to vote. Learn here.)
- Not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court (Learn more here.)
How to register to vote in Mendocino County
Mendocino County voters can register online here.
If you would like to register in person, you can visit the following locations:
Fort Bragg
- Department of Motor Vehicles, 410 S. Franklin St., Fort Bragg, (800) 777-0133
- Fort Bragg Branch Library, 499 E. Laurel St., Fort Bragg, (707) 964-2020
Ukiah
- Department of Motor Vehicles, 542 S. Orchard Ave., Ukiah, (800) 777-0133
- Mendocino County Clerk office, 501 Low Gap Rd. #1020, Ukiah, (707) 234-6822
Forms are also available at local public libraries and post offices. You can also call the County Clerk office to receive a registration form by mail.
The last day to register to vote by mail for the upcoming election is Oct. 21. The county will start mailing vote-by-mail ballots on Oct. 6.
However, if you miss the deadline don’t fret. The state has a safety net in place for Californians that miss registering called Same Day Voter Registration. You can register between Oct. 22 and Nov. 5 at the County Clerk’s office or your local polling place and vote on the same day via a provision ballot. Polling places have not been announced yet for Mendocino County.
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