Santa Clara County special election: Early voting to begin

Voters prepare their ballots in voting booths during early voting for the California presidential primary election at an L.A. County ‘vote center’ on March 1, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.(Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images)

by: Alex Baker

Posted: Oct 9, 2023 / 12:34 PM PDT

Updated: Oct 9, 2023 / 12:34 PM PDT

(KRON) — Early voting begins today for the Nov. 7 Santa Clara County Special Election. Voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots at the Registrar of Voters’ Office or at an Official Drop Box, starting today.

There are two contests on the ballot for this Special Election:

San Jose-Evergreen Community College District Governing Board Member — Trustee Area 7 only, Short-Term
Los Altos School District, Parcel Tax — Measure A

“No matter the size of the election, our staff are always ready to help the voters of Santa Clara County make their voices heard,” said Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters Shannon Bushey.

Voters wishing to drop off their ballot or vote in person during normal business hours may do so Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Registrar of Voters’ Office is located at 1555 Berger Drive, Building #2, San Jose, CA 95112.

Voters may also drop off their ballot at one of 13 official drop box locations, which will be open 24 hours a day.