As Election Day approaches, the Office of the City Clerk encourages all eligible residents to prepare by finding their district, checking their voter registration and becoming familiar with voting procedures and resources.
Beginning with Nov. 3 General Municipal Election, voters residing in City of Hayward Districts 1 and 6 will have the opportunity to elect their City Council representatives. All registered Hayward voters will vote for Mayor, regardless of which district in which they reside.
Enter your address in the District Locator Tool to find your City Council district.
The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 19. You can make sure you are registered and that your information is current at https://www.alamedacountyca.gov/rovmvp_app/login. You can register to vote or update your registration at https://registertovote.ca.gov/.
Hard copies of voter registration forms are available at the Hayward City Clerk’s Office. Eligible residents who miss the deadline may still register and vote through California’s Same Day Voter Registration process at designated vote centers.
You can track your vote-by-mail ballot from the time it is mailed until it is received and processed by election officials. Sign up to receive automatic notifications at https://california.ballottrax.net/voter.
Finally, there are multiple ways to cast your ballot early or on Election Day.
You can return your Vote-by-Mail ballot at a 24-Hour Official Ballot Box. Find current locations at https://alamedacountyca.gov/rovapps/maps/ballotdropbox_map.htm.
There will be seven secure, official 24-hour drop box locations in Hayward at:
Hayward City Hall (777 B Street)
Cal State University East Bay (25800 W. Loop Road)
Chabot College (25555 Hesperian Boulevard)
Hayward Hall of Justice (24405 Amador Street)
Cherryland Park (198 Grove Way)
San Felipe Community Park (2058 D Street)
Weekes Community Center (27182 Patrick Avenue)
You can also return your ballot by mail. Every mailed ballot comes with a pre-paid ballot return envelope. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 3 and received by Nov. 10, 2026.
Vote Centers provide opportunities to vote in person, obtain a replacement ballot, receive voting assistance, register to vote conditionally, and access election services. Find a Vote Center by visiting https://alamedacountyca.gov/rov_app/vcalist.
In Hayward, 10 Vote Centers will be established at the following locations:
Chabot College Student Center, starting October 24 25555 Hesperian Boulevard, Bldg. 2300
Alameda County Office Building, starting October 24 951 Turner Court
Hayward City Hall, starting October 31 777 B Street
Palma Ceia Baptist Church, starting October 31 28605 Ruus Road
Weekes Community Center, starting October 31 27182 Patrick Avenue
Cal State University East Bay, starting October 31 25800 W Loop Road
Fairview Elementary School, starting October 31 23515 Maud Avenue
St. Clements Catholic Church, starting October 31 750 Calhoun Street
Hayward Adult School, starting October 31 22100 Princeton Street
Fairway Park Baptist Church, starting October 31 31310 Medinah Street
Vote Center hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Monday, Nov. 2. On Election Day, Nov. 3, Vote Centers will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Additional information is available at:
If you need assistance, please call the Office of the City Clerk at (510) 583-4400.
