Your Voter Guide How To Vote
Monterey County Democratic Party’s Voter Guide:

Please vote for these candidates for state and national office per the California Democratic Party. click here

US President and Vice President – Kamala Harris and Tim Walz

US Senate – Adam Schiff

Congressional District 18 – Zoe Lofgren

Congressional District 19 – Jimmy Panetta

CA State Senate District 17 – John Laird

CA State Assembly District 29 – Robert Rivas

CA State Assembly District 30 – Dawn Addis

We recommend you vote for these candidates for local office…

Monterey Mayor Tyller Williamson
Marina Coast Water District Director Thomas P. Moore

We have endorsed these candidates for local office…

Carmel Mayor n/a Dave Potter
Carmel City Council n/a Hans Buder
Del Rey Oaks City Council n/a Kim Shirley
Del Rey Oaks City Council n/a Bill Ragsdale-Cronin
Greenfield City Council District 1, 2 year Belen Garcia
Greenfield City Council District 4 Ariana Rodriguez
Marina City Council District 2 Kathy Yaeko Biala
Marina City Council District 3 Jenny McAdams
Monterey City Council District 4 Gene “Gino” Garcia
Monterey City Council District 3 Eric Palmer
Pacific Grove Mayor n/a Dionne Ybarra
Pacific Grove City Council n/a Chaps Poduri
Pacific Grove City Council n/a Tina Rau
Pacific Grove City Council n/a Paul Walkingstick
Salinas Mayor n/a Chris Barrera
Salinas City Council District 1 Alex Ayala
Salinas City Council District 3 Cary Swensen
Salinas City Council District 4 Orlando Osornio
Salinas City Council District 6 Anthony Rocha
Seaside Mayor n/a Ian Oglesby
Seaside City Council n/a Dave Pacheco
Seaside City Council n/a Alexis Garcia-Arrazola
Soledad Mayor n/a Anna M. Velazquez
Carmel Unified School District Governing Board Member Area 1 Molly K. Bozzo
Carmel Unified School District Governing Board Member Area 3 Matt Glazer
Gonzales Unified School District Governing Board Member Area 1 Edna “Viri” Valdez
North Monterey County Unified School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 1 Martha Chavarria
Pacific Grove Unified School District Governing Board Member Pacific Grove TA 2 Mike Wachs
Salinas City Elementary School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 2 Jennifer Zanzot
Salinas City Elementary School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 4 Sara M Perez
Salinas Union High School District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 2 Mitchell Huerta
Monterey Peninsula Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 3 Libby Downey
Monterey Peninsula Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 4 Celia Barberena
Monterey Peninsula Community College District Governing Board Member, Trustee Area 5 Anita Crawley
Monterey Peninsula Airport District Director Division 1 Jonathan Ahmadi
Monterey Peninsula Airport District Director Division 3 Uwe Grobecker
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Director Division 3 Rebecca R Lindor
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District Director Division 5 Amy Anderson

We have taken these positions on local measures…

Measure A Monterey Pen USD Yes
Measure B Pacific Grove USD Yes
Measure C West Hills Community College District Yes
Measure D Aromas-San Juan USD Yes
Measure E Soledad USD Yes
Measure G Salinas UHSD Yes
Measure H So MoCo JUHSD Yes
Measure I So MoCo JUHSD Yes
Measure J Chualar USD Yes
Measure K King City USD Yes
Measure L King City USD Yes
Measure M Pajaro Valley USD Yes
Measure N Mission UESD Yes
Measure O Speckels UESD Yes
Measure P Washington UESD Yes
Measure Q Pacific Grove – Timeshare rules Yes
Measure R Del Rey Oaks – ToT and STRs tax Yes
Measure S Gonzales – sales tax Yes
Measure T King City – sales tax Yes
Measure U Marina – bond for Safety/911 Yes
Measure V Monterey – charter corrections Yes
Measure W Monterey – council member filing for Mayor Yes
Measure X Monterey – term limits Yes
Measure Y Monterey – Leases on real property Yes
Measure Z Pacific Grove – Reduce council size No
Measure AA County of Monterey – tax Yes
Measure BB Seaside – Mayor term 4 years Yes
Measure CC Seaside – Fireworks ban Neutral
Measure DD MoCo Reg FPD – repeal cannabis tax No
Measure EE North County PRD – parcel fee Yes
The Monterey County Elections Department is the official resource to check voter status, make changes, address ballot questions, navigate overseas and military services, and more. Click here. We have one of the best Elections Departments in the nation: transparent, accessible, efficient, accurate. Make sure to thank their staff!

 

Your Voter Guide for the Election

Endorsed candidates will be added approximately two months before the election and represent the only official endorsements and recommendations of the California and Monterey County Democratic Party. Updates may occur so keep checking for the latest information.

Voting early is easy, safe, and free!

Rain or shine, voting in this election has never been easier.
All you need is your ballot, a pen, and this guide.
If you’re a registered voter, your ballot will be on its way one month before the election.

More instructions about early voting are provided as it becomes available.

Use this page as guide with our recommendations to complete the ballot safely at home.

California Democratic Party –  1-877-321-VOTE

Voter Registration & Info Guide, State-level endorsements with a Look Up tool for your address, and more

 Monterey Co Democratic Party – Local Info Line – Call: (831) 333-0101 Leave a message 24 hrs/day

How to Vote
Voting is easy, safe, free, and fun!

A ballot will be mailed to all registered voters about one month before the election. Use our guide on this page to complete your ballot.

After you’ve completed your ballot, deliver it…

EARLY by Mail:

Drop in any mailbox ASAP – no postage needed (postmarked no later than election day)

OR

EARLY with Drop Off:
Through Election Day

Use any of early drop-off locations near you (no in-person contact necessary)
Drop Off Locations will be posted when available.

OR

EARLY in Person:

Early Voting Center at Embassy Suites:
1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd, Seaside
Dates and times will be posted when available.

Monterey County Elections:
1441 Schilling Place North Bldg, Salinas
Dates and times will be posted when available.

 

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 or someone you know needs to register, they may do so online here. We urge you to register in the Democratic Party.

CONTACT US

Monterey Co Democratic Party – Information Line – Call: (831) 333-0101 Leave a message 24 hrs/day

General email – MCDCC.Info@gmail.com Fax 831-222-3231

CA Democratic Party – Voter Protection and Help Line  Call: (877) 321-VOTE (8683)  Open 9am – 6pm, M-F

Paid for and authorized by:
Monterey County Democratic Central Committee

FEC ID# C00419986/ FPPC ID# 782515

We are an All-Volunteer Organization.

Contribute to Our local

Coordinated Campaign of United Democrats