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November 3, 2026 General Election
California’s General Election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. San Benito County voters can return their vote-by-mail ballots, use official ballot drop boxes, or vote in person at a Vote Center.
Important dates and voting options are listed below. For the latest information, consult the San Benito County Elections Department or the California Secretary of State.
Important Election Dates
October 19
Regular Voter Registration Deadline
Last day to register online or have a paper voter registration application postmarked for the November election.
October 20 – November 3
Conditional Voter Registration
Missed the regular deadline? Eligible voters can still conditionally register and vote at the County Elections Office or participating voting locations during operating hours.
November 3
Election Day
Vote Centers are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Official ballot drop boxes close at 8:00 p.m.
How to Return Your Ballot
Return by Mail
California mails a vote-by-mail ballot to every active registered voter. No postage is required to return it.
- Complete your ballot and seal it in the official return envelope.
- Sign and date the envelope as instructed.
- Mail your ballot early. The Secretary of State recommends mailing it at least seven days before Election Day.
- Mailed ballots must be postmarked by November 3 and received by November 10.
Important: If mailing your ballot on Election Day, ask a postal employee inside the post office for a manual postmark. Depositing a ballot in a mailbox on November 3 does not guarantee an Election Day postmark.
Use an Official Ballot Drop Box
San Benito County provides eight official ballot drop boxes. They are available 24 hours a day during the voting period and close at 8:00 p.m. on November 3.
Drop box locations include:
- San Benito County Elections Department
- San Benito County Library
- Community Food Bank on San Felipe Road
- Ridgemark Office
- Fire Station #2 on Valley View Road
- Windmill Shopping Center, San Juan Bautista
- Aromas Fire Station
- True Value Hardware, Hollister
Vote in Person
San Benito County offers five Vote Centers for in-person voting, ballot replacement, voter assistance, and ballot drop-off.
Vote Center locations:
- San Benito County Elections Department, Hollister
- San Juan Bautista Community Center
- Hollister High School
- Gavilan College, Hollister
- Community Foundation for San Benito
Vote Centers open on different dates. The County Elections Department offers early voting beginning October 5, with additional locations opening October 24 and October 31.
Questions About Voting?
Contact the San Benito County Elections Department for assistance with voter registration, replacement ballots, accessible voting, voting locations, or ballot questions.
Address: 1601 Lana Way, Hollister, CA 95023
Phone: (831) 636-4016
Email:
sbcvote@sanbenitocountyca.gov
Voter Tools
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Official Ballot Information
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