San Andreas, CA…How to Vote for President: In a Presidential Primary, if you are registered to vote with a political party, you will receive a ballot that contains Presidential candidates for that party only.  If you are registered as “No Party Preference/Other/Unknown” you will be mailed a ballot with no presidential contest, unless a “crossover” ballot is requested or you re-register selecting a political party.

Under California Law, qualified political parties may allow registered voters with “No Party Preference” to “crossover” and vote in their parties primary election. Please note that if you choose to request a crossover ballot, it will not change your party preference.

For the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election, the political parties that have allowed “crossover” voting are listed below:

American Independent Party

Democratic Party

Libertarian Party

What to do next:

1.    If you do not wish to request a “crossover” ballot, no action is required. A “Nonpartisan” ballot will be mailed to you automatically. The nonpartisan ballot will not list party contests such as President of the United States.

2.    To request a “crossover” ballot, email or call us with your party selection, and include your full name and address. Call toll free at (833)-536-8683, or email us at electionsweb@co.calaveras.ca.us.

3.    To vote for a Presidential candidate of a party not listed for crossover voting, you must first submit a new voter registration application, selecting the party preference of your choice. To check your status visit: https://elections.calaverasgov.us/Voter-Services/Registering-to-Vote.  Or you can update your registration here:  https://registertovote.ca.gov .

4.    For more information about voting in the upcoming presidential election, please visit the Secretary of State’s website: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-info/how-vote-president.