CA Recall: Ballot Drop Off, Polling Places In Novato

Novato CA

13 September, 2021

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NOVATO, CA — The Golden State's upcoming recall election could oust first-term Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom from office. Ballots have already arrived in mailboxes across the state, but Californians will have an opportunity to vote in person on Sept. 14. There were 177,922 people registered to vote in Marin County as of Sept. 13, according to the California Secretary of State's office. Those who haven't registered to vote can do so here. Ballots include 46 candidates who are vying for Newsom's job, including 24 Republicans, nine Democrats and 13 others. On the recall ballot, voters will be asked whether Newsom should be recalled and who should replace him. If more than 50 percent of voters cast a ballot to recall Newsom, the replacement candidate with the largest share of votes will win the governor's seat. Democrats are pleading with voters to leave question two — where voters can select a replacement candidate — blank amid a lawsuit and allegations that California's recall process is flawed. Read more about that here. SEE ALSO: 2021 RECALL VOTER GUIDE FROM CALMATTERS Here's how you can cast your vote in Novato. Ballot Drop Boxes Every registered voter in California received a recall election ballot this month, and there are plenty of ballot drop boxes throughout the county in which to deposit them. Here is a ballot drop box near you. Civic Center drive-through drop off Vera Schultz Dr. (North Archway) 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael (Open 24 hours)Civic Center walk-up drop off Peter Behr Dr. (South Archway) 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael (Open 24 hours)Marin County Elections Department 3501 Civic Center Drive, Suite 121, San Rafael (Open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day) Polling Places The Marin County Registrar of Voters maintains a list of all polling places. For more information, contact the Marin County Registrar of Voters at (415) 473-6456. Novato residents can vote on Election Day or choose to vote in person early. Accessible voting locations are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 11 to Sept. 13 and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day at the following locations. In-person voting locations will offer same-day voter registration, replacement ballots, accessible voting machines and language assistance for those who need it. Ready to cast your vote? Don't forget that the state allows you to sign up to track your ballot throughout the process. Have any questions? Learn more about the recall election at the county website or by calling 510-272-6973. What's A Recall? California has had recall elections as part of its political system since 1911. The process allows the public to attempt to remove an elected public official from office before the end of his or her term. Before a recall election can be initiated, a certain number of voters must sign a recall petition within a specified amount of time. The state has had 54 previous attempts to recall California governors. Only one governor was recalled in California's history: Gray Davis in 2003. Newsom has pushed back against the effort to unseat him, painting the campaign as one backed by extremists, supporters of former President Donald Trump and those against the coronavirus vaccines. "This is — and forgive me — a Republican-backed recall where the principal proponent of the recall effort wants to microchip immigrants," Newsom has said. "These folks don't believe in science let alone climate science, and they don't believe in the science behind this pandemic. There's a lot at stake for Californians in this race." Read more about the California's gubernatorial recall election: Recall Candidate Doug Ose Exits Recall Race After Heart AttackLarry Elder Faces Claims Of Abuse, Financial MisrepresentationCA Recall: Newsom Lambasts Elder On Campaign TrailLawsuit Argues California Recall Is UnconstitutionalCalifornia Republicans Skip Recall Candidate EndorsementCA Recall Election: Who Is Running?Newsom Recall Election Officially Happening: What To KnowA Serious Man: Can Kevin Faulconer Run For Governor Without The Gimmicks?Follow The Money: Gavin Newsom Recall EditionTotal Recall: An Illustrated Guide To The Newsom Recall