November General Election
Ballots will be mailed out October 7th prior to the election date of November 5th. Please vote the ballot and mail in, or deliver to a drop box as soon as possible prior to "Election Day".
 

Vote for the following endorsed candidates and measures either by mail or drop box or Voter Assistance Center (Scroll down for locations):
 

Kamala Harris for President and Tim Walz VP
We are not going back!

Adam Schiff  for Senate

Rose Yee for Congressional District 1

Aaron Draper for Assembly District 3

City Councils and School Board

Monica McDaniel is running in Chico Council District 3;  Bryce Goldstein is running in District 7; Katie Hawley is running for City Council District 5; and  Mike Johnson is running in District 1.
 

Endorsed candidates for Chico School Board:

Teisha Hase in Area 3; Gayle Olsen in Area 2
 

Oroville City Council endorsed Candidates:

Janet Goodson District E; Linda Draper District C

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Gridley City Council
Angel Calderon and Catalina Sanchez

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Butte County Measure H...YES
 

CUSD School Bond Issue C...YES

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California is all Vote-by-Mail. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by November 5th,  Election Day!

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You may prefer using an official Ballot Drop Box or a Voter Assistance Center to deliver your ballot (locations and hours below), but mailing it in the usual manner is safe and secure and easier. Scroll down for Drop Box and Voter Assistance Center locations and hours.
 

1. When will the Butte County Elections Office mail my ballot?

Ballots have been mailed to all registered voters in Butte County on October 7th.  The County Clerk will be mailing two postcards to alert voters about the ballot coming and to remind them to vote. If you have not received a ballot, please go to any Voter Assistance Center (see below) to get a ballot and vote.
 

2. Do Ballots Require Stamps?

No. Postage for your ballot is prepaid, making mailing your ballot free of expense.

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3. Is a Signature required on the back of the envelope?

Yes. For your ballot to be officially counted you must sign and date the back of your envelope. Your signature on your ballot will be compared to the signature on your voter registration card and other signatures of record, to ensure that they match.

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4. Must a ballot be in an envelope when deposited in a Ballot Drop Box?

Yes. A ballot which is not in a signed and dated envelope will not be counted. If you need a replacement ballot with an envelope, please go to any Voter Assistance Center.

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5. Can I vote at my usual polling place?

No. There are no traditional polling places. There are a few Voter Assistance Centers and Ballot Drop Boxes.

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At a Voter Assistance Center of your choice, you may: Drop off your voted ballot, get a replacement ballot, get assistance with your ballot, update your voter registration or vote in person.

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 Ballot Drop Box Locations (secure and theft proof)

 Presidential Primary Election – November 5, 2024
Secure Ballot Drop Box Availability:
October 7th thru November 4th – 24 Hours a Day
November 5th , Election Day – Closes at 8pm
Biggs
Biggs City Hall, 465 C Street
Chico
Butte County Library – Chico, 1108 Sherman Avenue
Chapman Elementary School, 1071 16th Street
Chico City Hall, 411 Main Street
Chico State BMU, W. 2nd & Chestnut Street
Department of Employment & Social Services (DESS), 765 East Avenue
Durham
Butte County Library ‐ Durham, 2545 Durham‐Dayton Hwy
Gridley
Butte County Library ‐ Gridley, 299 Spruce Street
Oroville
Butte County Library – Oroville, 1820 Mitchell Avenue
Hall of Records, 155 Nelson Avenue

Palermo
Palermo Union School District, 7390 Bulldog Way
Paradise
Butte County Library ‐ Paradise, 5922 Clark Road
Paradise Town Hall, 5555 Skyway Road
Secure Ballot Drop Box Availability at Oroville City Hall:
October 7th thru November 4th – Open During Office Hours
November 5th , Election Day – Closes at 5pm

Oroville City Hall, 1735 Montgomery

Voter Assistance Center Locations
You can drop off your voted ballot, get a replacement ballot, get assistance with
your ballot, update your voter registration or vote in person at ANY Voter
Assistance Center.
11 ‐ Day Voter Assistance Centers
Hours of Operation:
October 26th thru November 4th ‐ 9am to 5pm
November 5th, Election Day ‐ 7am to 8pm
Oroville
Hall of Records, 155 Nelson Avenue
Chico
Chico Masonic Family Center, 1110 W. East Avenue
Paradise
Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall, 6550 Skyway Road

4 ‐ Day Voter Assistance Centers
Hours of Operation:
November 2nd thru November 4th ‐ 9am to 5pm
November 5th, Election Day ‐ 7am to 8pm
Chico
Chico First Baptist Church, 850 Palmetto Avenue
Chico State BMU (BMU Auditorium), W. 2nd & Chestnut Street
Elks Lodge, 1705 Manzanita Avenue
Sol Mexican Grill (Luna Room), 3269 Esplanade
Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair Street
Durham
Durham Veterans Memorial Hall, 9319 Midway
Gridley
Butte County Fairgrounds (Butte Hall), 199 E. Hazel Street
Oroville
Lake Oroville Golf & Event Center, 5131 Royal Oaks Drive
Oroville Convention Center (Municipal Auditorium), 1200 Myers Street

1 ‐ Day Voter Assistance Centers
Hours of Operation:
November 5 th , Election Day ‐ 7am to 8pm
Paradise / Magalia
Magalia Community Center, 13917 South Park Drive

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