Voter Info

Important Voter Information and Tips

If you believe you have been denied any of these rights, or you are aware of any election fraud or misconduct, please call the Secretary of State’s confidential toll-free Voter Hotline at 1-800-345-VOTE (8683).

Question: Am I registered to vote?

Click here to check your voter registration status on the Contra Costa County Elections Division web site. 

Question: Am I signed up to vote-by-mail?

Click here to check your vote-by-mail application status on the Contra Costa County Elections Division web site. 

Question: How do I register to vote?

Click here to see the Contra Costa County Elections Division's information about how to register to vote. The last day to register to vote for the November 2, 2010, election is Monday, October 18

Question: Where do I vote and how do I get a sample ballot?

Click here to use the Contra Costa County Elections Division's Precinct Locator to find our polling place and review your sample ballot. 

Question: How do I sign up to vote-by-mail?

Click here to complete a vote-by-mail application from the Contra Costa County Elections Division's web site. 

Question: What are my rights as a voter? 

Make sure you know your rights. The California Democratic Party's web site and the Secretary of State's web site explains many of the rules. 

You can also review the Voter Bill of Rights (pdf) from the Secretary of State's web site. 

If you believe you have been denied any of these rights, or you are aware of any election fraud or misconduct, please call the Secretary of State’s confidential toll-free Voter Hotline at 1-800-345-VOTE (8683).


Upcoming Contra Costa Democratic Events

  • February 23, 2012
    • Democrats of Rossmoor to Host Annual Dinner on February 23

      Starts: 5:00 pm

      Location: Fireside Room at Rossmoor, Walnut Creek, CA

    • San Ramon Valley Democratic Club Features Rep. Pete Stark

      Starts: 6:15 pm

      Location: Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville, CA

  • February 25, 2012
    • Assemblymember Joan Buchanan Hosts Pancake Breakfast in San Ramon

      Starts: 10:00 am

      Location: Laborer's Training Center, 1001 Westside Drive, San Ramon

  • March 6, 2012
    • Assm. Joan Buchanan Reception on March 6 with Speaker John Pérez

      Starts: 5:30 pm

      Location: Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Round Hill Rd, Alamo, CA 94507

  • March 9, 2012
    • Lamorinda Democratic Club Meeting (Special Night)

      Starts: 7:00 pm

      Location: Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette

  • March 15, 2012
    • Democratic Party of Contra Costa County Central Committee Meeting

      Starts: 7:30 pm

      Location: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 302 Meeting Hall, 1875 Arnold Drive, Martinez, CA

  • March 17, 2012
    • Assemblymember Joan Buchanan Hosts Pancake Breakfast in Walnut Creek

      Starts: 10:00 am

      Location: Elk's Lodge, 1475 Creekside Drive, Walnut Creek, CA