Civic Engagement & Voter Empowerment
#HSUVotes resources
- CA Voter Registration Page (State Owned)
- California Ballot Information/Initiatives
- Check Voter Registration in CA
- CA Voter Information- (where to vote, how to vote, etc)
- Out of State Voters: How to Check your Voter Registration
- Voter Education Powerpoint (share with Clubs & Classes)
- Easy to Read Voter Guide
- Humboldt County Recorded Candidate Forums: League of Women Voters
- Poll Worker Application
Important Days for Voters
September 22: | Voter Registration Day |
September 24: | County Voter Information Guide Mailed |
October 5: | Vote by Mail Ballots Mailed |
October 5-November 2: | Early Voting at Office of Elections |
October 19: | Voter Registration Deadline |
October 31-November 2: | Early Voting at Polling Place |
November 3: | Election Day |
Contact Information
Humboldt County Office of Elections
Address: 2426 6th Street, Eureka, CA 95501
Phone: 707-445-7481
Fax: 707-445-7204
Website: https://humboldtgov.org/elections
Email: humboldt_elections@co.humboldt.ca.us
Recognizing the threat COVID-19 continues to pose to public health, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Orders and the California Legislature passed subsequent legislation directing that all active voters will receive a vote by mail ballot for the Presidential General Election on November 3, 2020. For this reason, it is important for voters to check their voter registration status and re-register to update any changes to their residential address and/or mailing address.
Make sure your voter registration information is up to date
- To ensure there are no delays in receiving your ballot in the mail, verify that the Registrar of Voters has your most up to date voter information. Visit https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/ or call 707-445-7481 to verify both your residential and mailing address.
Registered Voters Will Receive A Ballot in the Mail
- For the November 3, 2020 General Election all registered voters will be mailed a Vote by Mail ballot to ensure a safe and accessible voting option during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mailing of Vote by Mail ballots will begin no later than October 5, 2020. Supplemental mailings will follow for newly registered or re-registered voters.
How to Return Your Vote by Mail Ballot
We encourage you to vote safely at home, and return your Vote by Mail ballot in one of the following ways:
Mail your ballot no later than Election Day – no postage required.
In person at any Vote by Mail drop box location. Visit our website at https://humboldtgov.org/elections or call 707-445-7481 for locations.
In person at any Voter Assistance Center between October 31st and November 3rd. Visit our website at https://humboldtgov.org/elections or call 707-445-7481 for locations.
Track Your Vote by Mail Ballot
- Receive personalized text messages, emails or voicemails letting you know when your ballot is mailed, received, and counted by the Registrar of Voters by subscribing to WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov
Voter Assistance and In-Person Voting
There will be nine (9) locations called Voter Assistance Centers that will be open for four days, October 31st through November 3rd. At the Center, voters can:
Turn in a Vote by Mail ballot
Vote a precinct ballot or vote on an accessible voting machine
Get a replacement ballot
Register or update registration
Get voting materials in Spanish or Hmong
If you chose to vote in-person, bring your Vote by Mail Ballot to surrender so you can vote a precinct ballot. Be prepared, lines may be long!
Voting Reminders
All active voters in California will receive a vote by mail ballot.
Check your voter registration status and update your address to ensure receiving your ballot materials.
Track your ballot.
Vote early and return your ballot early. Do not wait until the last minute to vote.
If you are voting at a polling place, do not wait until the last minute to do your homework. Use your sample ballot (located in the voter information guide) to make your selections before going to the polls. Bring your sample ballot with you to help mark your ballot. Be prepared for long lines!
Upcoming Election Events
To register for the Faculty Panel to discuss the history & Implications of the U.S. Elections, Click Here
Click here for the recording of the Protestors Rights Presentation on Thursday, Nov 5th
For the Student Dialogue to discuss Elections:
Oct. 27th @ 5pm: Register here
Nov. 4th @ 5pm: Register here
Nov.12th @ 12pm: Register Here
To view the recording of the Community Organizer Training on October 28th, click here