October 28 is the Deadline to Request a Replacement Mail Ballot for the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election!

SALINAS, CA – October 28 is the last day election offices will mail vote-by-mail ballots for the upcoming November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election. Any Monterey County voter who needs a replacement mail ballot can call (831) 796-1499 by the deadline to have one mailed directly. Early in-person voting locations are available for voter assistance.

Early Voting Opportunities:

Monterey County Elections Office, 1441 Schilling Place - N. Building, Salinas, 93901, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Satellite Elections Office, Embassy Suites, 1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, 93955, beginning 8:00 a.m., Friday, October 31.

The Salinas and Seaside Elections Offices will be open for early weekend voting from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 2.

Returning a Vote-by-Mail Ballot

By Mail: The last recommended day to return a voted ballot in the U.S. mail is October 28th. Ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 12 to be counted. Mailbox pickup times and postmark availability vary.

In Person: Ballots can be returned to any official drop box, voting location, or elections office in California. Ballots returned in person must be returned by 8:00 p.m., November 4, 2025.

Voters can sign-up to track their ballot every step of the way. Visit: https://wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov to receive official ballot alerts.

For more information, contact the Monterey County Elections Office at (831) 796-1499.

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