Show up to vote and make your voice heard on the issues that matter to you.
Dates below are for the 2024 General election on November 5, 2024. Use this short checklist to plan ahead.
- The last day to register to vote for the general Election is October 21, 2024.
Register to Vote Here! - All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the November 5, 2024, General Election.
- Your county elections office will begin mailing ballots by October 7, 2024.
- Ballot drop-off locations open on October 8, 2024.
- Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned by mail, at a drop-off location, or your county elections office. You can track it here: california.ballottrax.net/voter/.
- Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 12, 2024.
- LOCAL ELECTIONS: Check San Joaquin County voting information here. For other counties you can search at the CA Secretary of State page. You can view information on current elections such as candidates. Election information specific to Stockton can be found here.
Upcoming Events
Presidential Debate – Watch & Discuss Party
Description: Join the Speech and Debate and Law club at a watch and discuss party. Following the debate, we will have an open discussion. Discussion will be moderated by Speech and Debate Club and Politics and Law Club.
Date: September 10, 2024
Time: 6:00PM
Location: SCMA 162
National Voter Registration Day/Constitution Day
Description: Join us in the Quad for information about registering to vote. There will be music and popcorn!
Date: Tuesday, September 17
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Quad
Burritos and Ballots
Description: Cal Matters will highlight local and state elections, and ballot propositions and measures impacting our local communities. Lunch will be provided to students who attend.
Date: Monday, September 23, 2024
Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Location: Danner Hall
Candidate Forums for Local Elections
Description: The Politics and Law Club and Political Science Department will be hosting candidate forums for local elections. ASDC and Office of Student Life will also have tables for information about voter registration and engagement. Refreshments provided by Office of Student Life.
Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024 – San Joaquin Delta Community College District Trustee Candidates
Times:
- 6:00 pm Delta Trustee Area 2
- 6:45 pm Delta Trustee Area 6
Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 – State Assembly, State Senate, and Board of Supervisors Candidates
Times:
- 6 pm State Assembly District 13
- 6:45 pm SJ Board of Supervisors District 1
- 7:30 pm State Senate District 5
Date: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 – Stockton Mayor and City Council Candidates
Times:
- 6 pm Stockton Mayor
- 6:45 pm Stockton City Council District 4
- 7:30 pm Stockton City Council District 6
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024 – Stockton Unified School District Trustee Candidates
Times:
- 6 pm SUSD Area 1 (2 candidates)
- 6:45 pm SUSD Area 3 (2 candidates)
- 7:30 pm SUSD Area 4 (5 candidates)
Mustangs Leading Change
Description: Join us to continue to assist in voter registration and engagement. Learn more about civic engagement and learn about ways to be involved in the political process.
Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024 & Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: Quad (Danner if raining)