Voter Information
Get Ready to Vote
Article 1 of the US Constitution protects the voting rights of citizens. Further expansions of voting rights and protections occured with the 15th, 19th, 24th and 26th amendments, as well as multiple Civil Rights and Voting Acts. In the US, voting is the foremost way that citizens can influence the path of their country. You have the power to elect officials to speak on your behalf, decide which laws and bonds are passed, and more on an annual basis.
To assist you with this, Moreno Valley College has compiled a list of non-partisan resources to facilitate voting for our community.
- Check if and where you're registered to vote, your political party, and your language preference.
- Check the status of your vote-by-mail or provisional ballot.
- Find your polling place.
- Find information for upcoming local and state elections.
- Find contact information for your county elections office.
- Choose how you want to receive your state and county voter guides.
More Resources
Types of Elections
General Elections
Primary Elections
Primary elections are opportunities to parties, and party members, to select a candidate for a general election. This will nominate a candidate to be on a primary ballot. Open primaries allow anyone to vote, a closed primary allows only voters who are affiliated with the party to vote, and a non-partisan primary allows voters to vote for candidates from multiple parties.
Special Elections
Special elections allow citizens to vote for a candidate to replace an official who is unable to serve the remainder of their term of office.
Important Dates
- National Voter Registration Day: September 15, 2026
- National Voter Education Week: Monday, October 5 – Friday, October 9, 2026
- Vote Early Day: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
- 2026 Primary Election: June 2, 2026
- Monday, May 4: Vote-by-mail ballots mailed to voters by county and early voting commences
- May 18, 2026: Last day to register to vote online or by mail
- Tuesday, May 19 – Tuesday, June 2, 2026: Same-day conditional in-person voter registration available at county elections office or polling locations
- Tuesday, June 2: Primary election, polls open 7 am - 8 pm
Register to Vote Calfornia Election Deadlines Civic and Election Dates (pdf)
Get Involved at MVC
Voting on Campus
For the upcoming Primary Election, MVC will serve as an 11-day vote center in Parkside Complex, Room 12:
- Saturday, May 23, 2026 – Monday, June 1, 2026: 8 am – approximately 6 pm. End time is subject to voter turnout.
- Election Day, Tuesday, June 2, 2026: 6 am – approximately 11 pm. End time is subject to voter turnout.
End times are subject to voter turnout. The above schedule includes all weekends and the Memorial Day holiday. Please park in Lot E, as parking in that lot will be free during the voting period. Parking elsewhere on campus will require a paid permit.
Campus Education and Events
MVC runs various voter-focused and government-focused events to educate our community about our country, laws, and their rights. Our events are nonpartisan and welcome individuals of every background and political affiliation to learn and exercise their rights.
