Voting Information

Every registered voter in Orange County is sent a vote-by-mail ballot on October 7th. Remember to fill out every position, sign the back of the envelope, and send it in as soon as possible. Postage is prepaid on the return envelope, or simply use a ballot drop box listed below.

Official ballot drop boxes are available 24/7 starting October 7th until 8pm on November 5th. You can safely take your ballot to any official drop box.

Ballot Drop Boxes are at:

• Boys & Girls Club of Costa Mesa (2131 Tustin Ave)
• Coastal Heights Senior Living (2283 Fairview Rd)
• Mesa Verde Branch Library (2969 Mesa Verde Dr E)
• Mesa Water District (1965 Placentia Ave)
• TeWinkle Park Athletic Complex (980 Arlington Dr)
• The Esplanade (3001 Red Hill Ave)

You can track your ballot to know exactly when your vote is counted at: ocvote.gov/vlt

If you did not receive a ballot, please check your voter registration using the same link at ocvote.gov/vlt to make sure the correct address is on file. 

In-person early voting is available at any Vote Center starting 11 days before the Election. Any eligible citizen can also register to vote in-person at any Vote Center in Orange County.

Costa Mesa Vote Center open October 26 - November 5: (8am - 5pm)

• Costa Mesa Senior Center (695 W 19th St)

Costa Mesa Vote Center open November 2 - November 5: (8am - 8pm)

• Costa Mesa Senior Center (695 W 19th Street)
• Norma Hertzog Community Center (1845 Park Ave)
• Balearic Community Center (1975 Balearic Dr)
• Coast Community College District (1370 Adams Ave)
• Costa Mesa City Hall (77 Fair Dr)
• Sofia University (3333 Harbor Blvd)
• St. Monica Coptic Orthodox Church (234 Fischer Ave)

Election Day is on November 5, but this is no longer a one day event! This is the very last day to vote in-person or drop off your ballot at any official Vote Center or Drop Box. Your vote is due by 8PM when polls close.