Vote In Person In Murrieta: These Vote Centers Now Open

MURRIETA, CA — Voting in the November presidential election may look a little different this year, with many ballots already cast by mail. But you still can cast or hand off your ballot in person this year — and you can do it early or on Election Day.

Dubbed “vote centers” rather than “polling places,” physical voting locations will also be a bit different than in years past.

The amount of in-person polling places in California will be limited compared to previous elections, in accordance with a law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in August, but some vote centers already opened as early as Oct. 24.

Centers are required to remain open Saturday through Monday, Nov. 2, for at least eight hours each day and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Although every registered and active voter in California was already mailed a ballot in October, polling places will be open for same-day voter registration, for those who need assistance with language or disabilities — or for those who simply want to witness the historic, Election Day unfold.

In Murrieta, vote centers are open. See the list below, or follow this link for specific location information.

Alta Murrieta Elementary School, 39475 Whitewood Road

• Early Voting
• Same Day Voter Registration
• Ballot Drop-Off Location
• Oct. 31 - Nov. 2: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Election Day: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Avaxat Elementary School, 24300 Las Brisas Road

• Early Voting
• Same Day Voter Registration
• Ballot Drop-Off Location
• Oct. 31 - Nov. 2: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Election Day: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

City of Murrieta1 Town Square

• Ballot Drop-Off Location: Through Nov. 2
• Mon - Thurs: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
• Every other Fri: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Election Day: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Dorothy McElhinney Middle School, 35125 Briggs Road

• Early Voting
• Same Day Voter Registration
• Ballot Drop-Off Location
• Oct. 31 - Nov. 2: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Election Day: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Fire Station #4 Training Room, 28155 Baxter Road

• Early Voting
• Same Day Voter Registration
• Ballot Drop-Off Location
• Oct. 31 - Nov. 2: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Election Day: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friesian Focus Equestrian Center, 43975 Tenaja Road

• Ballot Drop-Off Location: Through Nov. 2
• Mon. - Fri.: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Election Day: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Murrieta Public Library Community Room, 24700 Adams Ave.

• Early Voting
• Same Day Voter Registration
• Ballot Drop-Off Location
• Oct. 31 - Nov. 2: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Election Day: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Murrieta Senior Center, 5 Town Square

• Ballot Drop-Off Location: Through Nov. 2
• Mon. - Fri.: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• Election Day: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Murrieta Youth Center Community Room, 40644 California Oaks Road

• Early Voting
• Same Day Voter Registration
• Ballot Drop-Off Location
• Oct. 31 - Nov. 2: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Election Day: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Tovashal Elementary School, 23801 Saint Raphael Drive

• Early Voting
• Same Day Voter Registration
• Ballot Drop-Off Location
• Oct. 31 - Nov. 2: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Election Day: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

These changes to voting in California this year are to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Vote center volunteers and employees are required to space voting booths, sanitize surfaces and encourage those waiting in line to socially distance.

Voters are encouraged to arrive with a face covering, but those who show up without will be provided one.

In California, more than 21 million ballots were mailed to voters, and 7 million ballots already are cast, according to election officials.