San Leandro General Election: Where To Vote In Person

SAN LEANDRO, 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 San Leandro 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:

• HALCYON BAPTIST CHURCH, 2860 HALCYON DR SAN LEANDRO, 4-DAYS
• SAN LEANDRO MAIN LIBRARY, 300 ESTUDILLO AVE SAN LEANDRO, 4-DAYS
• BETHEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 14235 BANCROFT AVE SAN LEANDRO, 4-DAYS
• SAN LEANDRO CHURCH OF CHRIST, 601 MACARTHUR BLVD SAN LEANDRO, 4-DAYS
• ALAMEDA COUNTY ELECTRICAL JATC, 4600 CATALINA ST SAN LEANDRO, 11-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 plenty of ballot drop boxes in San Leandro in which to deposit them.

• San Leandro Civic Center, 835 E. 14th St., San Leandro
• Fairmont Hospital - Bldg Maintenance Department, 15400 Foothill Blvd., San Leandro
• Manor Branch Library, 1241 Manor Blvd., San Leandro
• Reach Ashland, 16335 E 14th St., San Leandro
• San Leandro Hospital, 13855 E 14th St., San Leandro

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