General election · November 3, 2026
Banning locations, deadlines, and official tools to return your ballot or vote in person.
01 · Here in Banning
Ballot drop-off starts October 5. In-person voting starts October 31. These locations are not open 24 hours.
Before visiting, call to confirm ballot-drop hours and holiday closures: (951) 922-3102. City Clerk ↗
02 · Registration & district
Chris is running for Banning City Council, District 5. Your home address determines the contests on your ballot; confirm your district using the county’s official lookup.
October 19 is the standard registration deadline. If you miss it, you can still register and vote in person October 20–November 3 at the county elections office or an open vote center. Your ballot is counted after the county verifies your registration.
How same-day registration works ↗03 · Choose how to vote
Sign your return envelope. No postage is needed on the provided ballot-return envelope. Mail at least seven days before November 3 to help ensure a timely postmark.
It must be postmarked November 3 or earlier and received by the county by November 10. If mailing November 3, ask a postal employee inside USPS for a manual postmark.
Sign and seal the envelope. Return it to an official location by 8 p.m. November 3. Near the deadline, direct drop-off avoids relying on the mail.
Check the Banning schedules at the top of this guide, or find other locations on the official county map.
Official drop-off map ↗Both Banning vote centers open October 31. For earlier voting, the Registrar of Voters at 2720 Gateway Drive, Riverside is open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., through November 2.
On November 3, vote centers are open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. If you are in line at 8 p.m., you have the right to vote.
Official vote-center map ↗Contact the Riverside County Registrar of Voters for eligibility questions, replacement ballots, accessibility, or your ballot’s status.
(951) 486-7200 Official county election information ↗Information verified October 14, 2026. This is a campaign guide, not a government website. Schedules can change; always check official sources.