Chabot Votes

REGISTER TO VOTE

Secretary of State - Voting In California

Visit the California Register to Vote website to learn about:

  • Check Your Registration Status
  • Same-Day Voter Registration Learn more

Election Information

DATES TO REMEMBER*

October 5, 2026
County elections officials will begin mailing ballots on or before this date.

October 19, 2026
Last day to register to vote.

November 3, 2026
Election Day!

*dates & information here are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Always refer to the California Elections and Voting website for the most current information. 

For important dates and to learn about the candidates and measures ...

Visit the Official Voter Information Guide webpage.

Ways for registered voters to Vote


vote by mail ballot envelope

By Mail

Mail your vote-by-mail ballot using the postage–paid envelope provided.

Early voting by mail: You can return your ballot by mail as soon as you receive it.

Follow the instructions posted on the California How to Vote webpage to make sure you mail in your ballot on time.

 

BALLOT BOX

By Ballot Drop Box at Chabot College

AVAILABILITY: Open 24 hours a day through November 3, 2026.

LOCATION: The ballot drop box is located near the flagpole and Building 200 on the Chabot College campus.

PARKING: Parking Lot B is the closest parking lot. A parking permit is required while on campus, or park at the 30-minute free parking space for visitors. Learn more about visitor parking and permit.

Early voting: You can drop off your completed vote-by-mail ballot as soon as you receive it.

 

chabot cafeteria

By In-person Voting at the Chabot College Cafeteria

Chabot College is an Early Voting Location providing accessible in-person voting at Building 2300, in the cafeteria. You can vote in person or drop off your vote-by-mail ballot here.

Same-Day Voter Registration
If you need to register or re-register to vote, Same Day Voter Registration is available, eligibility required.

Voting Dates & Hours

  • Early Voting:
    • Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 7am to 6pm
    • Sunday, October 25 – Monday, November 2, 2026, from 8am to 6pm

  • Nov 3, 2026 from 7am - 8pm

A parking permit is required while on campus, or park at the 30-minute free parking space for visitors. Learn more about visitor parking and permit.
See Map for Voting Locations at Chabot College

 

map of hayward voting locations with markers

At other voting locations

You can also search for off-campus voting locations.

 

CAMPUS VOTING EVENTS