Monterey County Voters: Vote Early at a “Books & Ballots” Location Ahead of the June 2, 2026 Primary Election

 

Salinas, CA – Monterey County Elections is announcing a series of accessible, community‑based voting opportunities throughout the county for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election.

 

The “Books & Ballots” initiative, hosted in partnership with local libraries and community locations, invites residents to vote in-person, drop off ballots, or register conditionally to vote at convenient neighborhood sites.

 

These flexible early voting centers will be available on the following dates:

 

    May 19 — Gonzales Library

    630 Fifth Street, Gonzales | 1 p.m.–6 p.m.

 

    May 20 — Soledad Library

    401 Gabilan Drive, Soledad | 1 p.m.–6 p.m.

 

    May 21 — Greenfield Library

    315 El Camino Real, Greenfield | 1 p.m.–6 p.m.

 

    May 22 — King City Library

    402 Broadway Street, King City | 1 p.m.–6 p.m.

 

    May 26 — Carmel Valley Library

    65 W. Carmel Valley Rd., Carmel Valley | 1 p.m.–6 p.m.

 

    May 27 — CVS at Prunetree Shopping Center

    17579 Vierra Canyon Road, Salinas | 2 p.m.–6 p.m.

 

    May 28 — Big Sur Library

    Highway 1 at Ripplewood Resort, Big Sur | 3 p.m.–6 p.m.

 

    May 29 — Pajaro Community Park (next to Bookmobile)

    24 San Juan Rd., Pajaro | 2 p.m.–4 p.m.

 

The Monterey County Elections Department encourages all eligible voters to take advantage of these early voting opportunities, which are designed to make voting more convenient, accessible, and community‑centered.

 

For more information about voting, election services, or ballot drop-off options, visit www.countyofmonterey.gov/elections or contact the Elections Office at 831-796-1499.