What Imperial County voters need to know as vote-by-mail ballots go out ahead of California Primary

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) - Vote-by-mail ballots are beginning to arrive in mailboxes across Imperial County ahead of California’s June 2 primary election.

Voters will help decide which candidates move on to the general election, with federal, state, and local races all on the ballot.

Imperial County election officials say ballots should arrive within the next few days. If a voter does not receive one, the Registrar of Voters Office encourages them to call for assistance.

Registrar of Voters Linsey Dale also reminded voters they can track their ballot online through the statewide “Where’s My Ballot” system.

Voters returning a mail-in ballot have several options. Ballots can be mailed back through the U.S. Postal Service, dropped off at an official ballot drop box, returned at the County Administrative Building, or submitted at a voting center by Election Day on June 2nd.

Election officials says three voting centers will open May 23rd, with additional centers opening May 30th. All vote centers will be open on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Election officials are also reminding voters to avoid common mistakes that could delay their ballot from being counted.

“We want to make sure that voters sign those envelopes,” Dale said. “That is something some voters forget to do.”

Officials also say voters should make sure the signature on the envelope matches the signature on file, which is often the same signature listed on a driver’s license.

For more information like how to find the closest voting center near you, you can visit the Imperial County Elections website.