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The importance of each individual vote is something San Diego City College professor Lisa Chaddock emphasizes to her students.
“If you think your vote doesn’t count, just remember, we’ve had elections locally that have been 15 votes apart. Your vote counts. Every single vote counts,” Chaddock said in a recent CTTV interview.
Between Saturday, Nov. 2 through Election Day Nov. 5, a voting center on the City College campus in the P building next to Harry West Gymnasium will be open for registration and voting. Certain voting centers across San Diego are now open between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. through Nov. 4. All Election Day centers will be open 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Nov. 5.
The first step in the voting process is registering to vote. Since online registration to vote ended Oct. 21, eligible citizens can register in person at any voting center (list, map).
Check your current voter registration status here.
The second step in the voting process is voting, also known as casting your ballot. The San Diego County Registrar of Voters offers several voting options for eligible voters:
- Mail your completed ballot.
- Drop your ballot in an official ballot drop box (list, map).
- Drop your completed ballot or vote using a ballot marking device at a voting center (list, map).
If you are voting by mail, you can track the status of your ballot.
Exercising your right to vote is a key component in the U.S. system of government, Chaddock teaches her students.
“The military protects the constitution,” Chaddock said. “Our court systems protect our freedoms. Voting protects democracy. It’s our responsibility as adults.”
