2022 Statewide Election: How To Vote, What To Know In RSM

RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, CA — Vote by Mail ballots are slated to arrive in Rancho Santa Margarita by the end of this week.

Vote by Mail Ballots were mailed last week to all registered voters for the June 2022 Primary Election, the Orange County Registrar announced Monday.

Voters can track their ballot every step of the way with Where's My Ballot? It's a free subscription that sends automatic notifications by text, email, or voicemail on the status of the ballot.

There are multiple easy return options available:

• Return by mail, no postage required.
• Use one of 400 Ballot Drop Box locations across Orange County.
• Drop off at any Vote Center beginning May 28.

This election has a long ballot with many contests and candidates. Voters should review the instructions carefully and remember to sign and date the Return Envelope before submitting their ballot.

In Rancho Santa Margarita, your closest Ballot Drop Box is located at:

• Calvary Chapel Rancho Santa Margarita, 30615 Avenida De Las Flores.
• Rancho Santa Margarita Branch Library, 30902 La Promesa.

All Ballot Drop Box locations are walk-up, the county said.

This ballot contains two concurrent elections for the U.S. Senate seat. One for the remainder of Kamala Harris' term that runs through January 3, 2023, and the second for the full 6-year term from January 3, 2023–2029. Voters can vote for both contests.

Voters can also view online candidate statements from candidates appearing on the ballot for nonpartisan County and judicial offices. This is in addition to the printed statement in the Sample Ballot book.

Translated election materials are available in 18 different languages. Voters can request their ballot and materials by returning the Language Request Form on the Sample Ballot or by calling (800) 815-2666, option 3.

Voters can find an official ballot drop box or vote center location inside the voter information pamphlet or on the OC Registrar's website.