How to register and vote in Marina
This page is limited to voting logistics. Registration and ballot administration are handled through California and Monterey County Elections. Marina's City Clerk is the local contact for the City's municipal election and Measure Q records.
2026 General Election dates
| Step | 2026 date | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Vote-by-mail mailing begins | October 5 | California counties must begin mailing a vote-by-mail ballot and packet to every active registered voter no later than this date. |
| Ballot drop-off locations open | October 6 | Counties must have ballot drop-off locations available. |
| Regular registration deadline | October 19 | Last day to register online or have a mailed registration postmarked for the November 3 election. |
| Conditional / Same Day Registration | October 20-November 3 | If you miss the regular deadline, California allows conditional registration and voting through eligible election locations. |
| Election Day | November 3 | Polls are open 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. A mailed ballot must be postmarked by Election Day; personally returned ballots must be delivered by 8:00 p.m. |
How to register or check your registration
- Use California's official online voter-registration system to register or update your address.
- Use California's My Voter Status service to confirm that your registration and mailing address are current.
- If you miss October 19, use Conditional Voter Registration through the county elections office or an eligible voting location through Election Day.
When should a Marina voter expect a mail ballot?
California's November 3, 2026 election calendar requires counties to begin mailing ballots no later than October 5, 2026. That is the mailing start date, not a promise that every Marina household will receive its ballot on October 5. Delivery time will vary.
If a ballot does not arrive when expected, contact Monterey County Elections rather than relying on a social-media estimate.
Official election contacts
| Office | Use it for | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Monterey County Elections | Registration, vote-by-mail ballots, voting locations and county election administration. | 831-796-1499 Toll-free: 866-887-9274 elections@co.monterey.ca.us Monterey County Elections ↗ |
| City of Marina City Clerk | Marina municipal election questions, City election notices, Measure Q records and local filing information. | 831-884-1278 marina@cityofmarina.org 211 Hillcrest Avenue, Marina, CA 93933 Marina City Clerk ↗ |
| California Secretary of State | State registration system, statewide election rules and voter status. | 800-345-VOTE (8683) 2026 General Election ↗ |
Voting information is separate from the Measure Q debate
This page does not recommend a vote. Its purpose is to make sure a resident can register, confirm registration, receive a ballot and reach the government office responsible for an election question. For Measure Q research, return to the decision summary.