Civic Engagement
As a college with a public mission, Coastline encourages students and employees to have positive impact on the college, local communities and globally.
With state support and encouragement, Coastline provides resources and opportunities for voting and census engagement.
California Civic and Election Dates:
Please note that all active registered voters in California will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the 2026 Primary and General Elections. Make sure to register or update your voter registration information as needed using the college student voter registration link.
- Elections and voter information
- Register to vote
- You are encouraged to check your voter registration status
2026 Primary Election (June 2, 2026)
- Monday, May 4: No later than this date, county elections officials shall begin mailing each registered voter a vote-by-mail ballot.
- Monday, May 4: Counties offer early voting sites — to find a location and available times, please visit https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov.
- Monday, May 18: Last day to register to vote online or by mail ahead of the Primary Election.
- Tuesday, May 19 – Tuesday, June 2: Same Day Voter Registration is available — voters can “conditionally” register and vote at a county elections office or polling location after the voter registration deadline, up to and including Election Day.
- Tuesday, June 2: Primary Election — polls shall be open throughout the state from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Monday, October 5: No later than this date, county elections officials shall begin mailing each registered voter a vote-by-mail ballot.
- Monday, October 5: Counties offer early voting sites — to find a location and available times, please visit https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov.
- Monday, October 19: Last day to register to vote online or by mail ahead of the General Election.
- Tuesday, October 20 – Tuesday, November 3: Same Day Voter Registration is available — voters can “conditionally” register and vote at a county elections office or polling location after the voter registration deadline, up to and including Election Day.
- Tuesday, November 3: General Election — polls are open throughout the state from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For specific dates and deadlines in a county, please contact the county election office.
2025 Key Dates
- Tuesday, September 16: National Voter Registration Day
- Monday, October 6 – Friday, October 10: National Voter Education Week
- Tuesday, October 28: Vote Early Day
- TBD: Election Hero Day
Upcoming Elections and Special Elections
For more election materials and upcoming statewide civic engagement activities, visit the California Secretary of State's Students Vote Project.
Other voting resources:
Voter Events and Opportunities
For voter registration or poll location, please see our Register To Vote page.
The California Secretary of State website provides great information such as a voter FAQs and as well as guides in the following languages:
Contact Information
For any questions, please email the Student Life Office or call (714) 241-6253.
