Santa Monica General Election: Where To Vote In Person

SANTA MONICA, 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.

READ MORE: Santa Monica Voter Guide: Local Races, Early Voting

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 Santa Monica 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:

• Oakwood Recreation Center, 767 California Ave, 10/29-11/7: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; 11/8: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• St Anne Church and Shrine, 2011 Colorado Ave, 10/29-11/7: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; 11/8: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Professional Development Learning Car, 2802 4th Street, 11/5-11/7: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; 11/8: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Joslyn Park, 633 Kensington Rd, 11/5-11/7: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; 11/8: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Roosevelt Elementary School, 801 Montana Ave, 11/5 - 11/7: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; 11/8: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• National Typewriter Company, 1666 Euclid St, 11/5 - 11/7: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.; 11/8: 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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

Find a polling place near you using this tool.

Ready to cast your vote? Don't forget that the state allows you to sign up to track your ballot throughout the process. Have any questions? Learn more about the recall election at the county website or by calling 510-272-6973.

Ballot Drop Boxes

Every registered voter in California received a recall election ballot this month, and there are plenty of ballot drop boxes throughout the state in which to deposit them.

• Santa Monica Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd.
• Montana Avenue Library, 1704 Montana Ave.
• Virginia Avenue Park, 2200 Virginia Ave.
• Marine Park, 1406 Marine St.

Find a drop box using this link.