Ballot Boxes Open In Rancho Santa Margarita: Find Yours

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, 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 Rancho Santa Margarita.

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 Rancho Santa Margarita 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 Rancho Santa Margarita:

• Rancho Santa Margarita Branch Library
  • Opens Oct. 26, 30902 La Promesa.
• Bell Tower Regional Community Center
  • Opens Nov. 2, 22232 El Paseo.
• Rancho Life Church and Cafe
  • Opens Nov. 2, 30162 Tomas.

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 Rancho Santa Margarita. Check back with Patch for the latest coverage.