Ballot Boxes Open In Dana Point: Find Yours

DANA POINT, CA — While all registered voters will have the option to mail in their ballots, you can still drop off your ballot with ease this year at your local ballot box in Dana Point.

Ballot boxes opened across California on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Voters have until Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. to get their ballot into a local vote center or ballot box. Ballots going out through the mail can arrive as late as Nov. 12 as long as they are postmarked on or before Election Day.

Counties began mailing ballots by Oct. 7 — all active, registered voters are expected to receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the general election.

Not sure if you’re registered to vote, or need to change your address? You can find out here and make any changes you may need, as well. Californians need to register to vote by Oct. 21 to vote in the Nov. 5 election. You can also register in person on Election Day for a conditional ballot.

Vote centers in Dana Point will be open for early in-person voting beginning Oct. 26. On Election Day, vote centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Ballot boxes and voting locations in Dana Point and Laguna Niguel:

• Dana Point City Hall
  • Opens Nov. 2, 33282 Golden Lantern St.
• OC Sailing & Events Center
  • Opens Nov. 2, 34451 Ensenada Pl.
• Laguna Niguel City Hall
  • Opens Oct. 26, 30111 Crown Valley Pkwy.
• First Church of Christ, Scientist
  • Opens Nov. 2, 29012 Aloma Ave.
• Marina Hills Recreation Center
  • Opens Nov. 2, 31461 Parc Vista.
• Sea Country Senior and Community Center (Drive Thru)
  • Opens Nov. 2, 24602 Aliso Creek Rd.

For information on Orange County voting center hours, visit OC Vote.

While the competition with the most buzz is undoubtedly the race for the presidency between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump — there are plenty of races to watch in Dana Point. Check back with Patch for the latest coverage.