Voting Information

Voting is the most powerful way to have your voice heard. It is a fundamental right of every US citizen and is the core of our democracy. Voting is your chance to stand up for what matters to you most and impact the issues affecting you, your community, and the future. In order to exercise your right, you must be registered.​

Find your Voting Toolkit here.

“We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.”
― Thomas Jefferson
Your New Voting Experience is Here!
Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters is modernizing voting and providing voters with greater flexibility and convenience.
​​​What's changing?​  
Where, when and how to vote?

The next election will be the Primary Election on March 3, 2020.
Registering To Vote
Laws vary from state to state. Our Voter Registration page contains information on the registration process for California.

Election Information
Information regarding future elections, including where, when, and how to vote as well as information on candidates and issues will be posted closer to election time.

Voter Education Services
The League of Women Voters of Palo Alto provides many services to facilitate participation in the voting process. Find out how you can help here.

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​Voter's Toolkit
Register to Vote
​Volunteer
​Youth Vote Team
Your Elected Officials

Voting resources

START HERE:
  • Voters Edge -- the League of Women Voters' voter education website, which includes information about races, candidates, and propositions/measures at all levels of government -- federal, state, and local

Other Non Partisan Ballot Information:
  • Ballotpedia -- the digital encyclopedia of American politics and elections
  • League of Women Voters of Palo Alto (LWVPA) Pros/Cons presentation -- a video of League experts describing the pros and cons of the 2020 ballot propositions, available within weeks of the election
  • The Palo Alto City Council Forum -- a video recording of the event hosted by LWVPA, available within weeks of the election
  • The Palo Alto School Board Forum -- a video recording of the event hosted by LWVPA, available within weeks of the election

Partisan Sources of Ballot Information -- if you are personally aligned with a particular party or point of view, these lists of endorsements may be helpful.
Newspaper Endorsements and Editorials -- Reading opinion pieces on both sides of a ballot proposition can be helpful in finding your own view. Newspapers also provide thoughtful written material in support of particular candidates for elected office. 
  • Palo Alto Weekly
  • Palo Alto Daily Post
  • San Jose Mercury News
  • Sacramento Bee
  • LA Times
  • Orange County Register