In our Education role, we present unbiased, nonpartisan information
to facilitate informed and active participation in government.
Citizen Education / Voter Information
Go to Smart Voter! Just key in your street address and zip code to find your personal ballot with polling location, contests, candidates, ballot measures, and election results.
For additional voter information:
- See more information on
elections in California:
preparing to vote, voting (in person, by mail, if you've moved), voting
rights, and results of past elections.
- Want to verify that you are registered to vote or to change your party, your address, or your name? See information about
registering to vote in California:
deadlines, cost, requirements, how to register, re-registering, overseas registration, political parties, and registration drives.
- Need help deciding which candidate to vote for? Read
"Pick a Candidate"
from the League of Women Voters of the U.S.
- Want information on legislation in Congress? See the "official
government data with news and blog coverage to give you the real story behind
each bill" at OpenCongress
- Also, Monterey County Elections
covers voter registration and local election information.
- As part of voter education, each primary and general election, the Leagues of Women Voters of the Salinas Valley and of the Monterey Peninsula provide a Mock Election for grades 4-12 in Monterey and San Benito Counties. We have curricular materials for teachers that help meet the California Public Schools Content Standards. More information, helpful links, and teaching materials are available on the Mock Election website.
