October 27 is the Deadline to Request a Replacement Mail Ballot for the November 3, 2026 Midterm General Election in Monterey County

SALINAS, CA – Tuesday, October 27 is the last day the Monterey County election office can mail vote-by-mail ballots for the November 3, 2026 Midterm General Election. Monterey County voters who need a replacement vote-by-mail ballot can call (831) 796-1499 by the deadline to have one mailed directly to them. Voter assistance is also available at any early voting location.

Early Voting Opportunities:

Monterey County Elections Office, 1441 Schilling Place - North Building, Salinas, 93901, open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Satellite Elections Office, Embassy Suites, 1441 Canyon Del Rey Blvd., Seaside, 93955, beginning 8 a.m. on Friday, October 30th.

The Salinas and Seaside Elections Offices will be open for weekend voting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 31, and November 1.

Returning a Vote-by-Mail Ballot

By Mail: The last recommended day to return a voted ballot by U.S. mail is October 27th. Ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 10th to be counted. Mailbox pickup times and postmark availability may vary.

In Person: Voted ballots may be returned to any official drop box, voting location, or elections office in California. Ballots returned in person must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day, November 3, 2026.

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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