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Results will be certified in April. For updates, check the Monterey County Elections Department’s website page here.
Your Voter Guide for the Primary Elections
Voting early is easy, safe, and free!
Rain or shine, voting in this primary election has never been easier.
All you need is your ballot, a pen, and this guide.
If you’re a registered voter, your ballot is on its way.
More instructions about early voting are provided at the end of this email.
Use this guide with our recommendations to complete the ballot safely at home.
These recommendations represent the only official endorsements and recommendations
of the California and Monterey County Democratic Party.
California Democratic Party – Endorsements and Look Up tool for your address
Monterey Co Democratic Party – Local Info Line – Call: (831) 333-0101 Leave a message 24 hrs/day
Federal and State Races
Vote twice:
US Senate – Partial Term
US Senate – Full Term
Pick one:
Barbara Lee or
Adam Schiff or
Katie Porter
US Congress – CD 18
Zoe Lofgren
US Congress – CD 19
Jimmy Panetta
State Senate – SD 17
John Laird
State Assembly – AD 29
Robert Rivas
State Assembly – AD 30
Dawn Addis
Treatment not Tents
Yes on Proposition 1
Local Races
Supervisor District 1
Luis Alejo
Supervisor District 4
Wendy Root-Askew
Supervisor District 5
Kate Daniels
Soledad City Council
Fernando Ansaldo
City of Soledad
Keep Your Right to Vote for Mayor
No on Measure P
Pajaro Valley Health Care District
Protect Local Healthcare
Yes on Measure N
Chualar Union School District
Improve Security, Health, and Safety in Schools
Yes on Measure O
How to Vote
Voting is easy, safe, free, and fun!
After you’ve completed your ballot, deliver it…
EARLY by Mail:
Drop in any mailbox ASAP – no postage needed (postmarked no later than November 8th)
OR
EARLY with Drop Off:
Through March 5th
Use any of these early drop-off locations near you (no in-person contact necessary)
Drop Off Locations
OR
EARLY in Person:
Early Voting Center at Embassy Suites:
1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside
8a – 5p on Feb 27, 28, 29, Mar 1, Mar 4, or
9a – 5p on Mar 2, Mar 3, or
7a – 8p on Mar 5
Monterey County Elections:
1441 Schilling Place North Bldg, Salinas
8a – 5p weekdays only from Feb 5 to Mar 4 or
9a – 5p on Feb 24, Mar 2, or Mar 3 or
7a – 8p on Mar 5
THEN
Check your ballot status “Triple Text” to boost your impact: When you drop your ballot, text 3 friends to do the same!
NO BALLOT? GET HELP
Monterey County Elections Department – Voter Assistance Line: 831-796-1499
REGISTRATION?
If you know of someone who still needs to register, the registration deadline for this election cycle is February 20, 2024
Register Online Here
CONTACT US
Monterey Co Democratic Party – Information Line – Call: (831) 333-0101 Leave a message 24 hrs/day
CA Democratic Party – Voter Protection and Help Line Call: (877) 321-VOTE (8683) Open 9am – 6pm, M-F