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

  • May 21, 2012
    • President and CEO of the Oakland Zoo Featured at Tri-Valley Democratic Club's May 21 Meeting

      Starts: 7:00 pm

      Location: IBEW Hall, 6250 Village Parkway, Dublin

  • May 22, 2012
    • El Cerrito Dem Club meeting on HS Ed programs

      Starts: 6:00 pm

      Location: El Cerrito High School library

  • May 23, 2012
    • Diablo Valley Democratic Club's May 23 Meeting Features Conversation About "Ending Gun Violence: Where Are We At?"

      Starts: 7:00 pm

      Location: Ygnacio Valley Library, 2661 Oak Grove Road, Walnut Creek

  • May 24, 2012
    • Democrats of Rossmoor to Review National and California Politics with Ben Tulchin

      Starts: 5:00 pm

      Location: Fireside Room, Rossmoor

    • San Ramon Valley Democratic Club's May 24 Meeting Features Former Obama Administration Official Ro Khanna

      Starts: 6:15 pm

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

  • June 14, 2012
    • Lamorinda Democratic Club Meeting

      Starts: 7:00 pm

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

  • June 21, 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