Castro Valley General Election: Where To Vote In Person

CASTRO VALLEY, CA — Two years after Americans selected a new president and a year after Gov. Gavin Newsom faced a recall election, Californians will go back to the polls to do their civic duty once again.

On Nov. 8, Californians will cast their ballots to decide the fate of the governorship, attorney general, insurance commissioner, secretary of state, superintendent of public instruction, seats in the U.S. Senate, local government placements and seven statewide propositions on everything from abortion rights to legalized sports betting.

The COVID-19 pandemic spurred a vote-by-mail movement in the state, and last year Newsom signed legislation to make mail voting a permanent fixture in California.

With the advent of vaccines and years of accrued strategies to mitigate COVID-19 infections, more Californians are likely to return to in-person voting this year.

For Castro Valley residents who didn’t vote early or vote by mail, they will be called back to nearby ballot boxes on Nov. 8.

Here’s what you need to know if you are planning to cast a ballot in person.

Polling Places

Golden Staters can vote on Election Day or choose to vote in person early. Accessible voting locations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day at the following locations:

• CASTRO VALLEY LIBRARY, 3600 NORBRIDGE AVE CASTRO VALLEY, 11-DAYS
• UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF CASTRO VALLEY, 19806 WISTERIA ST CASTRO VALLEY, 4-DAYS
• PALOMARES HILLS REC CENTER, 6811 VILLAREAL DR CASTRO VALLEY, 4-DAYS
• CASTRO VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTER, 18988 LAKE CHABOT ROAD CASTRO VALLEY, 4-DAYS

In-person voting locations will offer same-day voter registration, replacement ballots, accessible voting machines and language assistance for those who need it.

Ballot Drop Boxes

Every registered voter in California received an election ballot this month, and there are ballot drop boxes in Castro Valley in which to deposit them.

• Castro Valley Library, 3600 Northbridge Ave., Castro Valley
• Castro Valley Community Center, 18988 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley

Don't forget that the state allows you to sign up to track your ballot throughout the process.