If you are a registered voter in Oakley, your Official Ballot for the June 2 Statewide Direct Primary should already be in your mailbox, according to county officials. Contra Costa County is gearing up with regional early voting and a network of secure drop-off options across the county, so if your ballot has not shown up yet, there are still in-person hours and official drop boxes available in the days leading up to Election Day.
The City of Oakley has relayed the county announcement and confirmed that ballots can be dropped off at City Hall (3231 Main Street), under the flagpole across from the park. A regional early voting site will also be open at the Oakley Recreation Center (1250 O'Hara Avenue) on May 29, May 30, and June 1, with hours that vary by day. The city is reminding residents that all ballot drop boxes close at 8:00 p.m. on Election Night. For the full local notice, see the post on Facebook.
How To Return And Track Your Ballot
State election officials report that county elections offices began mailing vote-by-mail ballots on May 4 and that all active registered voters will receive a ballot for the June 2 primary, according to the California Secretary of State. The Secretary of State also offers the Where's My Ballot service, which can send text, email or phone alerts when a ballot is mailed, received and counted.
Contra Costa elections staff are urging voters to return ballots early if they want their votes included in the Election Night tally, recommending that the county receive ballots by Friday, May 29. "Two important activities are happening this week," Registrar of Voters Kristin B. Connelly said, and county materials note that ballot return envelopes carry unique ID numbers and that ballots are processed with signature checks and a strict chain of custody. For the county's full guidance, see ContraCosta.News.
If you have not received a ballot or want to confirm your status, you can check your registration and sign up for tracking through the Secretary of State's voter tools and Where's My Ballot, or visit the Contra Costa County Elections page for local hours, drop-box locations and contact information. The county lists resources and phone numbers for voters who need assistance or who did not receive a ballot in time.
Returning your ballot at an official drop box, at City Hall or at the regional early voting site is the fastest way to avoid postal delays and help ensure your vote is counted on Election Night. Local drop-off and early-voting times were posted by the City of Oakley and are also available through the county election page linked above.
