Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and every voice counts! Whether you mail in your ballot, drop it off early, or vote in person on Election Day, we encourage every eligible voter in our community to make a plan and cast their ballot.
The Riverside County Registrar of Voters has mailed vote-by-mail ballots to registered voters across the county. If yours has arrived, you can fill it out and return it right away. There’s no need to wait for Election Day!
Three Ways to Return Your Mail-In Ballot
- By mail: Drop your ballot in any U.S. Postal Service mailbox. No stamp is needed. Ballots must be postmarked on or before November 3 and received by November 10, 2026, to be counted.
- At an official drop-off location: Riverside County has more than 100 ballot drop-off locations, including 19 across the Coachella Valley. Drop-off sites are open October 5 through November 2, and all sites are open on Election Day from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
- At any vote center: Drop off your ballot in person at any vote center in Riverside County before polls close at 8:00 PM on Election Day.
Tip: Don’t forget to sign your ballot return envelope before sending it back. And if Election Day is getting close, consider using a drop-off location or vote center instead of the mail so your ballot is on time.
Find a Ballot Drop-Off Location Near You
Our members live all across the Coachella Valley, and there are drop-off locations in Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, and Thousand Palms. Check the full list of addresses and hours from the Registrar of Voters to find the one closest to you:
View all Riverside County ballot drop-off locations (PDF)
Closest to the Center, Cathedral City has two drop-off locations:
- Cathedral City City Hall, 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero. Open during regular city business hours through November 2.
- Cathedral City Library, 33520 Date Palm Drive. Open Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, through November 2 (excluding holidays).
Both are open on Election Day, November 3, from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Prefer to Vote in Person? Find a Vote Center
If you’d rather vote in person, use the county’s interactive map to search by address or city and see the vote centers near you. The map is available in English and Spanish.
Find a vote center near you (interactive map)
Early voting is also available at the Registrar of Voters office, 2720 Gateway Drive in Riverside, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and on Election Day from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Questions About Voting?
To check your eligibility or learn about registering, visit registertovote.ca.gov. For questions about your ballot, drop-off locations, or vote centers, contact the Riverside County Registrar of Voters at (951) 486-7200 or visit voteinfo.net.
However you choose to vote, we hope you’ll make your voice heard this November!