Ballot Boxes Open In Carlsbad: Find Yours

CARLSBAD, CA — While all registered voters will have the option to mail in their ballots, you can still drop off your ballot with ease this year at your local ballot box in Carlsbad.

Ballot boxes opened across California on Oct. 8. Voters have until Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. to get their ballot into a local vote center or ballot box. Ballots going out through the mail can arrive as late as Nov. 12 as long as they are postmarked on or before Election Day.

Counties began mailing ballots by Oct. 7 — all active, registered voters are expected to receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the general election.

Not sure if you're registered to vote, or need to change your address? You can find out here and make any changes you may need, as well. Californians need to register to vote by Oct. 21 to vote in the Nov. 5 election. You can also register in person on Election Day for a conditional ballot.

Vote centers in Carlsbad will be open for early in-person voting beginning Oct. 26. On Election Day, vote centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Ballot boxes and voting locations in Carlsbad:

• Pine Avenue Community Center, Activity Room, 3209 Harding St.
• Calavera Hills Community Park, Activity Room, 2997 Glasgow Drive
• Calavera Hills Middle School, Gym, 4104 Tamarack Ave. #7101
• Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel, Point Break Room, 850 Palomar Airport Road
• Carlsbad City Library, 1775 Dove Lane
• Carlsbad City Library, Learning Center, 3368 Eureka Place
• El Camino Creek Elementary School, Auditorium, 7885 Paseo Aliso
• Alga Norte Community Park, Meeting Room 301, 6565 Alicante Road
• Georgina Cole Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Drive
• Stagecoach Community Center, Activity Room, 3420 Camino De Los Coches
• Magnolia Elementary School, MPR, 1905 Magnolia Ave.

While the competition with the most buzz is undoubtedly the race for the presidency between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump — there are plenty of races to watch in Carlsbad. Check back with Patch for the latest coverage.

Also see:

• Carlsbad Election Guide: What's On The Ballot, What To Know
• Measure B Aims To Raise Carlsbad's Spending Limit
• How To Register To Vote In Carlsbad