2. Voter Resources

Voter Resources

 

This page provides general information about upcoming elections; how, when, and where to vote, as well as information about registering to vote. It also includes links to non-partisan election guides to refer to when researching candidates and issues on the ballot.

Upcoming Elections

Voter Registration Lookup

Are you registered to vote? Find out:

If you are not registered to vote:

  • Register to Vote Online
  • Paper Voter Registration Applications are available at Sonoma County Library branches.
  • Voter Hotline:
    (800) 345-VOTE (8683) or click here for hotlines for languages other than English
  • Register in Person:
    Sonoma County Registrar of Voters
    435 Fiscal Drive
    Santa Rosa, CA 95403
  • Voters Registering Overseas:
    Register to vote by using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) form no later than 15 days prior to an election.

How & Where to Vote

Precinct and District Maps

Options After a Disaster

2024 Ballot Measures: Pros and Cons

2024 Ballot Measures:
Pros and Cons

Join us and the League of Women Voters as they present a non-partisan and unbiased look at the Pros & Cons of the 10 state ballot propositions and 3 Sonoma county-wide measures that will appear on the November 5th ballot. Catch this information session in-person on Saturday, October 5 at Central Santa Rosa Library or virtually on Tuesday, October 8 at 6pm.

Voter Resources

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Election Contacts–Sonoma County & State of California

  • Sonoma County Election Office
    Deva Marie Proto, County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters
    Phone: (707) 565-6800
    Toll Free in CA only: (800) 750-8683
  • California Secretary of State Election Division
    California Secretary of State: Dr. Shirley N. Weber
    Email: secretary.weber@sos.ca.gov
  • California Secretary of State Investigative Services
    If you believe that you are a victim of election fraud or have witnessed a criminal violation of the California Elections code, you may use the Election Voter Complaint Form to report the violation:
    • Submit the online form
    • Download the form in English or Español
    • Mail form to:
      California Secretary of State
      Elections Division
      1500 11th Street, 5th Floor
      Sacramento, CA 95814
      Fax: (916) 653-3214
    • Fax form to (916) 653-8728

Election Guides / Non-Partisan Voter Information

Research Candidates and Issues:

  • League of Women Voters of Sonoma County
    “Encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government. Influences public policy through education and advocacy. We never support or oppose any political party or candidate.”
    Email: info@lwvsonoma.org
  • National Association of Secretaries of State, Initiative #TrustedInfo
    “In Nov. 2019, NASS launched #TrustedInfo2020—an education effort to promote election officials as the trusted sources of election information. Due to the initiative's success, NASS will continue the campaign under #TrustedInfo.”
  • Nonprofit VOTE
    “Nonprofit VOTE partners with America’s nonprofits to help the people they serve participate and vote. We are the largest source of nonpartisan resources to help nonprofits integrate voter engagement into their ongoing activities and services.”
  • Vote 411
    “Personalized Voting Information.”
  • Vote.org
    “Vote.org is the largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan voting registration and get-out-the-vote (GOTV) technology platform in America.”

Election Results

Nonpartisan Fact Checking Resources

  • FactCheck.org - They "monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases."
  • Politifact - "PolitiFact is a nonpartisan fact-checking website to sort out the truth in American politics."
  • Snopes.com - "The oldest and largest fact-checking site online" according to the website.

Political Party Fast Facts

Political Parties Fast Facts, assembled by the League of Women Voters