Alameda Official Drop-Off Boxes and Early Vote Centers
Super Important — Please do NOT use the U.S. Mail if possible.
Operation ‘Vote Early’ — Make a Plan to Vote by dropping your completed ballot off at an Official ‘Registrar of Voters’ Drop Box!
For registered voters who receive their ballots in the mail, it is advised to drop completed ballots off using the Official Drop Boxes — open 24/7 starting on or around October 6th.
Alameda Drop Box Locations –
Open 24/7 Starting @ October 5th
- Street Corner @ Alameda City Hall — 2263 Santa Clara Ave.
- College of Alameda — 555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pkwy
- Bay Farm Library Park — 3221 Mecartney Rd.
Alameda Official Vote Centers –
Starting October 24th You May Vote In-Person
Dates & Hours of Operation
- 11-Day Vote Center Hours:
- October 24 thru November 02, 2026 – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- November 03, 2026 (Election Day) 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- 11 Days Location: Independence Plaza, 703 Atlantic Avenue, Alameda
- 4-Day Vote Center Hours:
- October 31 thru November 02, 2026 – 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- November 03, 2026 (Election Day) 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- 4-Day Locations:
Vote Centers Are GREAT
The Vote Centers are equipped to help voters with nearly ALL issues or questions they may have. Voters who did not receive a ballot in the mail may go to a Vote Center to check in, vote, and/or troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
