Student Voter & Civic Engagement

STUDENT VOTER EMPOWERMENT AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Register, Vote and Volunteer
We understand that voter empowerment and civic engagement is an essential part of the college experience and contributes to democratic participation in our society.
Through instruction, extracurricular activities,student clubs, internships, and peer-to-peer interactions, there are opportunities to become civically engaged and involved both on and off campus.
Our aim is to encourage voter empowerment and civic engagement, and connect students with resources, services, and partnerships that will help them in their journey to become active and empowered global citizens.
Important Dates
Mark your calendars!
- Monday, May 23, 2022 - Voter Registration Deadline to Vote in Statewide Direct Primary Election
- Online or Postmark by May 23, 2022 or You can “conditionally” register and vote at your county elections office after the 15-day voter registration deadline.
- Tuesday, June 7, 2022: Statewide Direct Primary Election
- Learn more about Primary Elections in California.
- Tuesday, September 20, 2022: National Voter Registration Day
- Monday, October 24, 2022: Last day to register to vote online or by mail ahead of the General Election
- Tuesday, November 11, 2022: General Election
- Tuesday, November 11, 2022: General Election
Register to Vote
Are You Eligible to Vote?
To vote in California, you must be:
- A U.S. citizen and a resident of California,
- 18 years or older on Election Day,
- Not currently in state or federal prison or on parole for the conviction of a felony. For more information, please see Voting Rights: Persons with a Criminal History.
- And, not currently found mentally incompetent to vote by a court. For more information, please see Voting Rights: Persons Subject to Conservatorship.
Get Started
To vote in California, you’ll need to be registered in California. Not registered yet, or not sure if you’re registered?
For more Election and Voter Information go the California Secretary of States' Website

Election Resources:
State of California
California Students Vote Project
Secretary of State – Election information
Los Angeles Valley College
Office Hours and Location
Cafeteria will be a vote center for the 2022 Statewide Direct Primary Election:
Early Voting Period
May 28 to June 6: 9:00AM - 8:00PM
(Vote Centers are open every day including on May 30 - Memorial Day)
Election Day
June 7: 6:00AM - 9:00PM
Contact
Raquel Sanchez, Student and Civic Engagement Coordinator
Email: sancher@lavc.edu