Election Day In Palo Alto: Where To Vote And Drop Off Ballot

PALO ALTO, CA — Tuesday is Election Day, and vote centers are open in Santa Clara County for residents who wish to cast their ballot in-person or have yet to mail their ballot.

There are high stakes in Palo Alto as voters will determine who advances to the general election in races for county sheriff and district attorney.

Santa Clara County will have a new sheriff for the first time in over 20 years after Laurie Smith decided not to run for re-election after being mired in scandal. Meanwhile, District Attorney Jeff Rosen is seeking a fourth term as the county's top prosecutor.

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There are several places to vote in Palo Alto on Election Day from 7 a.m. until polls close at 8 p.m. They are:

• Palo Alto Alto Art Center - Auditorium: 1313 Newell Rd
• Lucie Stern Community Center - Ballroom: 1305 Middlefield Rd
• Cubberley Community Center - Pavilion: 4000 Middlefield Rd
• Mitchell Park Community Center - Adobe Room: 3700 Middlefield Rd
• Palo Alto Elks Lodge - Ballroom: 4249 El Camino Real
• Ventura Community Center - Activity Center: 3990 Ventura Ct.

Ballot drop-off locations are available at:

• Palo Alto City Hall (Outside Drop Box): 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
• Palo Alto High School (Outside Drop Box): 50 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94301
• Mitchell Park Library (Outside Drop Box): 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
• Rinconada Branch Library (Outside Drop Box): 1213 Newell Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

For a complete guide to statewide races, see the CalMatters California Election 2022 Voter Guide.

Click here for a full list of vote centers in Santa Clara County and here to look up where to drop off your ballot.