Santa Cruz Local’s Nov. 5, 2024 Election Guide
Who we are
Santa Cruz Local is a nonpartisan, nonprofit news outlet that does not endorse candidates or take positions on ballot measures.
How this guide was made
Santa Cruz Local surveyed and interviewed hundreds of Santa Cruz County residents about their concerns.
Then we pressed the candidates on voters’ top issues.
Election Guide
- View all Santa Cruz County races and measures in our guide.
- Use the Election Guide menu at top to navigate the guide.
- CalMatters has information on state propositions.
Frequently asked questions about voting and ballots
Register to vote here. The last day to register to vote and receive a mail ballot and voter information guide in the mail is Oct. 21. Voters can still register and vote as late as on election day, Nov. 5.
Ballots are expected to be mailed to registered voters beginning Oct. 7. Sign up for email or text alerts to track your ballot.
Oct. 21 is the last day to register to vote for the Nov. 5, 2024 election and receive a ballot and voter guide in the mail.
Look up which districts you vote in by your address.
This county tool shows your districts from the state to local level based on the address where you are registered to vote.
Enter your city and your house number. Then enter the name of your street without “Street,” “Road,” “Blvd.,” etc. If using a mobile phone, hit “Enter” or “Done” rather than “Tab.” Then click or tap on your street.
Las papeletas y guías de voto en español se enviarán por correo a los votantes que las hayan solicitado en su formulario de inscripción.
Para solicitar una papeleta o una guía de voto en español por correo postal o electrónico, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llame al 831-454-2060.
Los materiales de votación en español estarán disponibles en todos los lugares de votación.
- Santa Cruz County residents can sign up before polls close on Nov. 5 to get a ballot by email. Sign up on the county elections website.
- You’ll need an email address, computer and printer.
- Ballots must be returned by mail, at a drop box or a voting location.
- Questions? 831-454-2060.
You can register to vote even if you don’t have a mailing address. The county elections website has details.
