Election Day: How to vote in the Coachella Valley

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – Thousands are gathering throughout Riverside County and California to vote in the special election for Proposition 50.

If you're planning to vote in the Coachella Valley polls will open at 7 a.m. and stay open until 8 p.m. If you arrive before or at 8 p.m. you will be able to vote. However, if you arrive after 8 p.m. you will not be able to cast a ballot or drop one off.

There are 18 official ballet drop off locations in the Coachella Valley. A full list can be found on the County of Riverside Registrar of Voters website.

Voter registration closed October 20th, but eligible citizens can sign up for "Same Day Registration" at county election offices or other voting locations.

If you have your mail in ballot, election officials recommend dropping them off at a voting location. They can be sent by mail if the postage is marked by Nov. 4 and received by Nov. 12.

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