Voter Registration and Ballot Bowl

Three female students posing with an East Bay Votes sign

Election Season Is Here!

October 21st is the deadline to register to vote in the November 5th Election

Register and list CSU East Bay as your college campus to help us score in the CA Ballot Bowl!

  1. Go to .
  2. Check the option the applies to you, then click ‘Next’.
  3. Input the rest of your information into the California State Voter Registration Form.
  4. Select CSU East Bay for University or College affiliation.
  5. Carefully review your information, then submit your form.
  6. You’ll receive an email confirmation of your application once it's approved.

FAQs

You must be 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen to vote in California. However, if you are age 16 or 17, you may to vote.

Legal residents of California who are not U.S. citizens, and undocumented California residents are not eligible to register or vote. Californians with a criminal history are eligible to register and vote under certain .

You should if:

  • Your name has changed.
  • Your address has changed.
  • Your political party affiliation has changed.

The deadline to register to vote in the November 5th General Election is October 21, 2024. If you missed the deadline to apply, you can go to a polling place or vote center to register. You will be able to register and vote on the same day - all the way up through Election Day. 

If you are not sure if you are registered to vote, forgot where you registered, or want to change your political party preference, you can do so .

While we know that not everyone may be eligible to vote, your voice still matters. Share the issues that are important to you with your friends and family members. Or, better yet, make your voice heard to your or federal representative ( or ). Everyone can engage in critical dialogue about candidates, legislation, and statewide propositions. Every voice is needed in our community!

Visit , a non-partisan website that shows how your political beliefs match with political parties and candidates.

In a General Election, you can vote for any candidate of any party regardless of what party you are registered with or if you are registered with no party preference.

The League of Women Voters' provides non-biased, non-partisan information. Check out the links in the Voting Resources section for more.

Voting Resources

Upcoming Events

Sep10

Join us for a lively Debate Watch Party at 6-8pm in AB-0379! Grab some snacks, connect with fellow students, and watch the candidates go head-to-head on the big issues.

Sep17

National Voter Registration Day

Celebrate National Voter Registration Day at the CORE! Explore our special book display and learn how you can make your voice heard. Whether you're registering for the first time or curious about the process, this is the perfect opportunity to get informed and inspired! Details TBA.

Oct21

Last Day to Register to Vote

Register by October 21st to vote in the November 5th presidential election!