Where can I vote in Santa Ana?
Whether its in-person or by mail, here's when and where you can vote on Election Day.
[reporting: the Registrar of Voters]
It's Election Day! Santa Ana voters have until 8 p.m. tonight to cast their ballots in the 2026 General Election.
All Orange County Vote Centers are open today from 7 AM to 8 PM. Voters can cast a ballot in person, return a completed mail-in ballot, update their registration, or register to vote for the first time.
Orange County voters can visit any Vote Center in the county, regardless of where they live.
Use the Registrar's tool to locate a vote center or dropbox near you.
Source: Orange County Registrar of Voters
Where to vote in Santa Ana
The following 15 Vote Centers are open today from 7 AM to 8 PM, listed alphabetically.
| Vote Center | Address |
|---|---|
| Albert D. Salgado Community Center | 706 N Newhope St |
| Centennial Education Center | 2900 W Edinger Ave |
| Church of the Foothills | 19211 Dodge Ave |
| Delhi Center | 505 E Central Ave |
| El Salvador Community Center | 1825 W Civic Center Dr |
| Jerome Recreation Center | 726 S Center St |
| McFadden Institute of Technology | 2701 S Raitt St |
| OCERS | 2223 E Wellington Ave |
| Orange County First Assembly of God | 1440 E Santa Clara Ave |
| Orange County Registrar of Voters | 1300 S Grand Ave, Bldg C |
| Roosevelt-Walker Community Center | 816 E Chestnut Ave |
| Santa Ana College Gymnasium | 1530 W 17th St |
| Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center | 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd |
| Second Baptist Church | 4300 Westminster Ave |
| Suavecito HQ | 2831 W 1st St |
Parking and entrance information: At Centennial Education Center, enter from Mohawk Drive and use the left parking lot. At Jerome Recreation Center, enter behind the Senior Center. At Santa Ana College, park in Lot 1. Suavecito HQ is located behind the church.
Santa Ana ballot dropboxlocations
Here are the 12 ballot drop-off locations from your earlier list, in alphabetical order. Open until Tuesday at 8 PM.
| Ballot Drop Box Location | Address | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 1433 S Bristol St Parking Lot | 1433 S Bristol St | Walk-Up |
| Albert D. Salgado Community Center | 706 N Newhope St | Walk-Up |
| AltaMed | 1400 N Main St | Walk-Up |
| Bomo Koral Park | 900 W MacArthur Blvd | Walk-Up |
| Carl Thornton Park | 1801 W Segerstrom Ave | Walk-Up |
| Centennial Education Center | 2900 W Edinger Ave | Drive-Up & Walk-Up |
| County Administration South | 601 N Ross St | Walk-Up |
| Memorial Park | 2102 S Flower St | Walk-Up |
| OC Health Care Agency | 1725 W 17th St | Walk-Up |
| Orange County Registrar of Voters | 1300 S Grand Ave, Bldg C | Drive-Up & Walk-Up |
| Orangewood Foundation | 1575 E 17th St | Drive-Thru Only |
| Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center | 1000 E Santa Ana Blvd | Walk-Up |
Returning your mail-in ballot
Already filled out your ballot? You can return it at any Vote Center or official ballot drop box by 8 p.m. tonight.
Official ballot drop boxes are available throughout Santa Ana, including locations at Albert D. Salgado Community Center, Centennial Education Center, Memorial Park, Orange County Registrar of Voters, and Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center.
Some locations offer drive-up or drive-through access, while others require voters to walk up.
You may also mail your completed ballot today. It must be postmarked by November 3 and received by November 10 to be eligible for counting. Make sure to sign your ballot return envelope.
Not registered? You can still vote!
California allows same-day voter registration through Election Day.
Eligible residents who missed the October 19 registration deadline can visit a Vote Center to register and cast a ballot. Election officials will verify their registration before counting their vote.
First time voting?
Most California voters do not need to show identification. However, some first-time voters may be asked to provide identification if their information was not previously verified.
Voters can also request a replacement ballot, receive language assistance, or use accessible voting equipment at a Vote Center.
See other FAQs here.
