Register to Vote - Online

Your online registration must be submitted electronically no later than October 24, 2022 to vote in the  November 8, 2022 California Primary election.

CLICK HERE to register online at the official State of California portal.

The primary Election ballot will include candidates for U.S. Senate, Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Controller, Treasurer, Attorney General,  Insurance Commissioner, Member of State Board of Equalization, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, U.S. Representative in Congress, State Senator, State Assembly Member, as well as other local candidates.
There are two contests for U.S. Senate on this ballot. One for a 6-year term ending 1/3/ 2029; and the other serving for the remainder of the current term ending 1/3/2023.

To vote in the November 8, 2022 election you must meet these requirements:

• A United States citizen and a resident of California,
• 18 years old or older on Election Day,
• Not currently in state or federal prison or on parole for the conviction of a felony,
• Not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court.

Complete paper registration forms must be postmarked by 15 days prior to the election date.

Are You Already Registered to Vote?

CLICK HERE to check your status or to see if your registration has taken effect.

Not Yet 18?

In California, you can pre-register to vote so that your voter status is in place when you turn 18.

If you live in Alameda County, use this online tool to find your polling place (created by the Alameda County Registrar of Voters). 

If you live outside of Alameda Country use this tool to find your polling place (non-residents of Alameda County).

For decades Californian's have turned to the League of Women Voters (LWV) a non-partisan non-profit for information about and explanations of propositions and measures appearing on a ballot. The LWV of California and Maplight (a non-partisan non-profit) have created this Voter's Edge tool.

CLICK to see a ballot for your precinct for the September 14, 2021 election. Just enter your address including zip code and a complete ballot for study and voter preparation purposes will be generated. 

"The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy."

Each election the League of Women Voters of California carefully studies the ballot measures at stake for the current election. Voter recommendations are made.  These recommendations are formed from grassroots member study and consenus.

These recommendations are available in several forms. CLICK for the Easy Voter Guide -- perfect for the busy voter.

For each election the Alameda County Registrar of Voters hires hundreds of temporary workers. Many work only the day of the election as a poll worker. Some of these paid positions are specifically for students. Workers need to attend half day training prior to the election. Poll workers can earn up to $205 working just election day, and have the opportunity to learn first hand how elections work. 

For the Spring 2022 semester the BCC Library is Open Mondays through Thursdays. The BCC Library has printed paper Voter registration forms. They can also be found at any U.S. Post Office.