Vote-by-Mail Ballots for the November 3, 2026, General Election Are on the Way to Cathedral City Voters

Cathedral City voters should start checking their mailboxes. The County of Riverside Registrar of Voters has sent 1.4 million vote-by-mail ballots for the November 3, 2026, General Election to the U.S. Postal Service, and residents can begin filling out and returning their ballots as soon as they arrive.

"The County of Riverside Registrar of Voters encourages all eligible voters to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming General Election," said Art Tinoco, Registrar of Voters for Riverside County.

Returning Your Ballot in Cathedral City

Cathedral City residents have two official ballot drop-off locations close to home:

• Cathedral City City Hall, 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero. Open October 5 through November 2 during regular city business hours.
• Cathedral City Library, 33520 Date Palm Drive. Open October 5 through November 2, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., excluding holidays.

Both sites are open on Election Day, November 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. They are among 19 ballot drop-off locations across the Coachella Valley for the November 3 General Election. A full list of drop-off locations across Riverside County is available at voteinfo.net.

Submission Deadline

To be counted, completed ballots must be received at the Registrar of Voters office or any vote center in Riverside County by the close of polls at 8 p.m. on Election Day. Mailed ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received no later than seven days after Election Day, November 10, 2026.

Return Options

• By mail: Return ballots through the U.S. Postal Service. No postage is required on the return envelope.
• Official drop boxes: Deposit ballots in any official vote-by-mail drop-off box. Two 24-hour drop boxes are also available outside the main entrance of the Registrar of Voters office at 2720 and 2724 Gateway Drive in Riverside.
• Vote centers: Drop off ballots in person at any vote center in Riverside County before 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Early Voting

Early voting at the Registrar of Voters office began October 5, 2026, and continues Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office will be open to voters on Election Day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Eligibility and Registration

Residents can check their eligibility and register online at registertovote.ca.gov, or request a paper application by calling (951) 486-7200.

Adapted from a Riverside County news release. For questions, contact the Riverside County Registrar of Voters at (951) 486-7200 or visit voteinfo.net.