A nonpartisan initiative, grounded in the guiding principles of equity, opportunity and social justice, dedicated to empowering students to vote, and to be civically responsible global citizens.
The All In Campus Democracy Challenge Silver Seal awarded to EVC for increasing students' voting rate between 30-39 percent in the 2018 Midterm Election.
We find ourselves living in unprecedented times. The global coronavirus pandemic has laid bare the harsh realities of our broken health care system, income and wealth inequality, and institutional racism that exist in the United States. During the 2020 General Election, U.S. citizens especially young people, have the opportunity to challenge the status quo and the ways our society is inequitably structured by voting.
Your vote can make a difference in your health care, student loans, employment and community.
You have the power to vote for a more just and sustainable world.
The
Center for Service-Learning & Public Service has assembled tools, resources and activities to help you get involved and to make informed decisions when you vote. We ask that you do your part by researching the candidates, the ballot issues and making a plan and committing to vote in the 2020 General Election.
As a participant of the
California Students Vote Project, College Ballot Bowl competition, EVC students' voter registration numbers will be displayed at
https://caballotbowl.sos.ca.gov
EVC President’s Message
EVC Classified Senate's Messages
Start making a difference by pledging and registering to vote now!
REGISTER TO VOTE NOWThis is a special link on the California Secretary of State website for California Colleges and Universities entered in the Ballot Bowl Competition.
CHECK YOUR REGISTRATION STATUSFor California residents who want to confirm their address and other information
SAME DAY VOTER REGISTRATIONFor California residents who missed the deadline to register to vote or who want to update their voter registration information
Find
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September 22 National Voter Registration Day
September 24 - October 13 County Voter Information Guide Mailed
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October 5 - November 2 Vote Early in California
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October 19 Last Day To Register to Vote
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October 24, October 25, October 31 & November 1 Weekend Voting at the Registrar of Voters
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October 31 - November 3 Vote Center Open in Santa Clara County
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November 3 General Election Day
The safest way to vote is to vote by mail! All registered voters in Santa Clara County will be mailed a Vote by Mail Ballot starting October 5, 2020.
Voting Opens: Oct. 5 - Nov. 3
Vote by Mail and Early Voting: Oct. 31 - Nov 3
Vote Center Open:
Oct. 31 - Nov 3
Ways to Return Your Vote By Mail Ballot
1. Mail the ballot: Free prepaid postage return envelope
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Official Ballot Drop Box: Drop the ballot in a secure official county ballot drop box; or
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Vote Center: Visit any Vote Center within Santa Clara County. Text VOTE to GOVOTE (468-683) to find your Vote Center
If voting in person, please consider voting early to avoid crowds on Election Day. Masks will be required, and social distancing regulations will be enforced. Gloves and Masks will be provided.
Vote Centers in Santa Clara County will be open 4 days and will have new and more accessible voting equipment. Bilingual ballots & language assistance will be available.
Click here to Find Your Vote Center or Text VOTE to GOVOTE (468-683)
For additional information visit Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters at www.sccvote.org/voterchoice or call 866-430-Vote (8683
Voter's Edge is a nonpartisan online guild to ballot measures, candidates and their supporters.
In 2020 the
United States Census Bureau will meet its
Constitutional obligation by counting every resident of the United States. Reapportioning of congressional seats and funding for states are based on population totals, sex, age, race and other important factors. Counting every residents helps communities receive the funding they need to support essential programs in education, housing, health care, employment, transportation and public policy. Want to help your community while earning extra money?
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The Center for Service-Learning and Public Service provides ongoing training and resources to support faculty in integrating community and civic engagement into existing curricula. To assist faculty educate and mobilize their students to vote in the 2020 General Election, the EVC Votes Steering Committee created a number of assignments located on
Canvas Commons along with educational videos and podcast listed below to enrich classroom discussions, research and extra credit assignments.
Videos
Ted Talks
Podcast
