The next gubernatorial primary election comes up on June 2, 2026. In addition to the race for California’s next Governor , you will also be voting on local elected officials and multiple state and local ballot measures. Ballots will be mailed out starting May 4, 2026 for all registered voters. You can vote by mail, drop off your mail-in ballot at drop-off locations, or you can vote in-person at select locations.
The next general election comes up on November 3th, 2026. Stay tuned for San Diego Pride’s Voter Guide, including endorsements on select ballot measures, as well as opportunities to help us turn people out to vote and important election dates. Available later this year
WHERE TO VOTE – Vote Centers and Ballot Drop-Off Locations
In San Diego County, you may go to ANY Drop-Off Location to drop off your mail-in ballot and you may use ANY Vote Center to vote in-person. Find your closest polling station using this link.
(PS: For a special Pride-flag-themed “I VOTED” sticker, head to The San Diego LGBT Community Center!)
VOTE The San Diego LGBT Community Center serves as a polling station May 30 – June 2 .
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO – Voting While Trans
Poll workers should not question your ability to vote because your appearance does not conform to stereotypes associated with your legal name or gender marker listed on your ID. It is illegal for a poll worker to prevent you from voting.
Know your rights at the polls! Our friends at Advocates for Trans Equality have created a stellar resource to ensure that trans folks are able to cast their ballots, including information about what to bring, what to say if you encounter any issues, and receiving a provisional ballot if necessary: https://transequality.org/resources/voting-while-trans-preparing-voter-id-laws
WHAT TO DO If You Encounter Any Issues At The Polls:
Call the National Election Protection Hotline
VOTE YOUR FULL BALLOT
The ballot is LONG, but it is so important that you vote the whole ballot! From ballot measures to school board candidates, what you vote on may have a direct impact on your lives and the lives of your family, friends, and neighbors. Vote your values, and vote with Pride!
