To register to vote, fill out this
California online form (takes 7 to 10 days to get a postcard which you must sign
and return) or print and send in the
National
Form
To receive a copy of our Voter Guide in the mail prior to each election, send a request with
your name and the address at which you are registered to vote to
A 60% vote of
the members present at a Club meeting is required to endorse or rate
a candidate or proposition.
Only one candidate per seat may be endorsed. Only Democratic
candidates are eligible to receive an endorsement.
The ballot
recommendations of the San Diego Democratic Club do not necessarily
represent
the positions of the San Diego County Democratic Party or the
California Democratic Party. SDDC FPPC Number: 861405
You have the right to cast a ballot if you are a valid registered voter.
A valid registered voter means a United States citizen who is a resident in this
state, who is at least 18 years of age and not in prison or on parole for
conviction of a felony, and who is registered to vote at his or her current
residence address.
You have the right to cast a provisional ballot if your name is not listed on
the voting rolls.
You have the right to cast a ballot if you are present and in line at the
polling place prior to the close of the polls.
You have the right to cast a secret ballot free from intimidation.
You have the right to receive a new ballot if, prior to casting your ballot, you
believe you made a mistake. If, at any time before you finally cast your ballot,
you feel you have made a mistake, you have the right to exchange the spoiled
ballot for a new ballot. Absentee voters may also request and receive a new
ballot if they return their spoiled ballot to an elections official prior to the
closing of the polls on Election Day.
You have the right to receive assistance in casting your ballot, if you are
unable to vote without assistance.
You have the right to return a completed absentee ballot to any precinct in the
county.
You have the right to election materials in another language, if there are
sufficient residents in your precinct to warrant production.
You have the right to ask questions about election procedures and to observe the
elections process.
You have the right to ask questions of the precinct board and election officials
regarding election procedures and to receive an answer or be directed to the
appropriate official for an answer. However, if persistent questioning disrupts
the execution of their duties, the board or election officials may discontinue
responding to questions.
You have the right to report any illegal or fraudulent activity to a local
elections official or to the Secretary of State’s Office.
If you believe you have been denied any of these rights, or if you are aware of
any election fraud or misconduct, please call the Secretary of State’s
confidential toll-free Voter Protection Hotline at 1-800-345-VOTE [8683].
Specific instructions on how to vote, including how to cast a provisional
ballot, can be obtained from a poll worker or by reading the information mailed
to you by your local elections official.
If you are a newly registered voter, you may be asked to provide appropriate
identification or other documentation according to federal law. But please note
that every individual has the right to cast a provisional ballot even if he or
she does not provide the documentation.
It is against the law to represent yourself as being eligible to vote unless you
meet all of the requirements to vote under federal and state law.
It is against the law to tamper with voting equipment.
