2022 Elections Resources for Asian American Voters

Vote by Mail

Return your vote-by-mail ballot by mail with prepaid postage as long as it’s postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 15, 2022, or in-person to a secure ballot drop box, to a voting location or your county elections office by 8:00 p.m. on November 8, 2022.

Vote Early in Person

Some counties offer early voting at a few locations before Election Day.

Contact your county elections office to see if they offer early voting.

To find county contact information, visit the Secretary of State’s website at: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices.

Vote at the Polls on Election Day

Polls are open on Election Day: November 8, 2022.

The location of your polling place is printed on the back page of the county Voter Information Guide your county elections official mailed to you.

You can also find your polling place:

• By calling (800) 345-VOTE (8683)
• Online at www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place
• By texting Vote to GOVOTE (468683)

Vote by Mail

Voting by mail is an option for voters to cast their ballot prior to Election Day. Voters can request a vote by mail ballot through the mail or in person.

The first day to file an application for a vote by mail ballot with the Election Authority is 8/10/2022.

Vote Early in Person

Each election authority shall determine and publish a list of the locations, dates, and hours of each early voting site in their jurisdiction.

A list of early voting hours and locations will be available on the Illinois State Board of Election’s website (www.elections.il.gov) at least 10 days prior to the beginning of any early voting period.

Early Voting Center Locations

The first day for Early Voting is 9/29/2022.

Vote at the Polls on Election Day

Election Day : 11/8/2022

Polls are open from 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Each voter must vote at his/her precinct polling place. Check your polling place location with the election authority for your jurisdiction. Click here to view local Election Authorities.

Vote by Mail

To vote by mail, apply to have an absentee ballot mailed to you. You do not need to be registered to apply.

To request an absentee ballot for 2022 elections, wait for the online absentee application to become available. You can also use one of downloadable applications available at Minnesota Secretary Of State – Vote early by mail. Return your completed absentee application to your county election office by mail, fax or email.

Ballots will be sent September 23 for the 2022 General Election.

Early Voting

You can vote early with an absentee ballot at your local elections office. If you are not registered, you can do so in person if you show proof of residence.

2022 Early Voting Dates

GENERAL ELECTION

First day to vote early in person: Friday, September 23

Last day to vote early in person: Monday, November 7

Election Day: November 8

More Information on Voting Early in Person

Vote at the Polls on Election Day

Polling places are usually open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Find more information on Election Day Voting here.

Ways to Vote

Mail-in Voting

If you are registered to vote in Washington, there is no need to request a ballot. Confirm your registration at VoteWA.gov.

Your ballot materials are mailed to the address where you’re registered to vote. You can return your ballot at an official drop box or by mail, no stamp needed. Accessible voting is available through your local elections office or voting center until election day, 8 p.m.

Vote at the Polls on Election Day

Drop Boxes and Voting Centers Map