SOLANO COUNTY – There will be a general election on Nov. 8 in California and across the country to decide Congressional representation for the next two years. In Solano County, there are numerous local races and ballot initiatives.

There are three city council races in Vallejo, two in Benicia, sales tax measures in both cities as well as countywide, a Vallejo school board race, and races for mayor of Vacaville and Solano County supervisor for the Fairfield-Suisun area.

Special coverage: November 2022 Solano County election

A general election will be held on Nov. 8, 2022, with local elections for three Vallejo City Council seats, two Benicia city council seats, Vallejo school board and more.

The Vallejo SunJohn Glidden

It’s easy to vote. Early voting began on Oct. 11 and ballots can be returned at any time by placing the ballot into the provided envelope and dropping it into any mailbox. No postage is necessary and ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 8 in order to be counted.

In addition to any mailbox, you can drop off your mail-in ballot at one of 14 secure drop boxes located throughout the county. Starting on Nov. 3, there will also be 10 curbside drop-off locations, where you can stay in your car and hand your ballot to a poll worker.

Voters may also vote in person on Nov. 8, although the county reduced its locations for in-person voting by 30% this year. That includes reducing the number of polling places in Vallejo from 36 to 23.

But according to the county, more than 90% of voters in Solano County choose to return their ballot either by mail or at a drop-off location rather than voting in person.

Still, if you would feel more secure placing your ballot into a drop box or prefer to vote in person on election day, we’ve created this guide to help you find the closest location to you. You can also enter your address on the county’s website to find your polling location.

And be sure to check out our special election section to find out who’s running in the important local races.

Early voting locations in Solano County for the Nov. 8 election

Hours for ballot drop off boxes vary by the hours of the business or government building hosting them. Check the map below to find a ballot box nearby and its hours.

All drive-through locations will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 3, 4, 5, and 7, and from and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.

In-person polling locations for Election Day, Nov. 8

In-person voting is available at the locations above on Election Day. All polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.