CADEM Launches its Voter Protection Hotline Early Amidst the CA GOP’s Refusal to Remove Unauthorized Ballot Drop Boxes

SACRAMENTO, CA – The California Democratic Party (CADEM) is set to launch the Voter Protection Hotline early amidst the California GOP’s announcement to expand the use of unofficial and illegal ballot drop boxes. The Hotline, which will open October 16 until polls close on November 3, is a part of CADEM’s Voter Protection Team.

“Sadly, this is par for the course from California Republicans,” says CADEM Chair Rusty Hicks. “While unable to win an election fair and square, California Republicans have chosen to follow Trump’s playbook to lie, cheat and steal their way into a win – if we let them,” Hicks continued. “That’s why the California Democratic Party will launch our hotline early to ensure California’s 21 million registered voters have the answers they need to make their voices heard at the ballot box.”

For nearly 30 years, CADEM worked with community organizations across the State of California to protect the rights of all voters and ensure that every vote is counted through its Voter Protection Team. This year, the team includes more than 400 volunteers which involves hundreds of attorneys and remote hotline operators.

“During this year’s election, we redeveloped our statewide Voter Protection Team to ensure that voters have the resources to combat acts of voter suppression,” said CADEM Executive Director, Yvette Martinez. “The mission is to work together to turn out and protect voters in all corners of the state,” continued Martinez.

The Voter Protection Hotline is available in English, Spanish, Mandarin and Cantonese: (877) 321- VOTE (8683)

More information on the Voter Protection Team can be found here. 

Madera County Official Ballot Drop Boxes & Vote Centers

Where is your polling place?

Inactive map of Official Ballot Drop Box and Vote Center Locations in Madera County.

https://votemadera.com/countywide-list-of-polling-places/

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Vote Centers offer ballots and language assistance
in English, Spanish and Punjabi.

  • Vote Center Representatives are on duty to assist you.
  • Vote Center Representatives can also provide language assistance.

Voters did you know that you can bring up to two people with you to assist you while voting?
Read the Voter Bill of Rights in your County Voter Information Guide for more information.


Practice Ballot 

Voters may also print a “practice ballot” to take with them to a Vote Center.  If you would like to create a practice ballot or hear an accessible version of your voter information guide, click the link below.  The information you need to access your practice ballot appear on your blue vote by mail envelope.

Practice Ballot and Voter Information Guide

In Person – Voting Opportunities

The Elections Division will be open on the following days to issue ballots to voters wanting to vote in-person:

October 7 to October 9
Open 8am to 5pm

October 10
Open 9am to 1pm

October 12 to October 16
Open 8am to 5pm

October 19 to October 23
Open 8am to 5pm

VIDEO OF THE MADERA COUNTY MOBILE VOTE CENTER


Mobile Vote Center Schedule

 

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   Vote Center Locations

 

 

MADERA CENTRAL VOTE CENTER
Madera County Government Center – Lobby

200 W. 4th Street, Madera

Open October 24 through November 2 – 8am to 5pm
Open November 3 Election Day – 7am to 8pm


OAKHURST VOTE CENTER
Oakhurst Community Center – Main Hall

39800 Road 425B, Oakhurst

Open October 24 through November 2 – 8am to 5pm
Open November 3 Election Day – 7am to 8pm


CHOWCHILLA VOTE CENTER
City of Chowchilla Civic Center – Council Chambers

130 S. 2nd Street, Chowchilla

Open October 31 through November 2 – 8am to 5pm
Open November 3 Election Day – 7am to 8pm


RANCHOS VOTE CENTER
Liberty High School – Theatre

12220 Road 36, Madera Ranchos

Open October 31 through November 2 – 8am to 5pm
Open November 3 Election Day – 7am to 8pm


COARSEGOLD VOTE CENTER
Foothill Church – Sanctuary

45543 Road 415, Coarsegold

Open October 31 through November 2 – 8am to 5pm
Open November 3 Election Day – 7am to 8pm


MADERA EAST VOTE CENTER
Pan Am Community Center

703 E. Sherwood Way, Madera

Open October 31 through November 2 – 8am to 5pm
Open November 3 Election Day – 7am to 8pm


MADERA SOUTH VOTE CENTER
Superintendent of Schools – Conference Room 1

1105 S. Madera Avenue, Madera

Open October 31 through November 2 – 8am to 5pm
Open November 3 Election Day – 7am to 8pm


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   Drop Box Locations

 

 

 

Madera County Government Center (Outside) Box #3-1
200 W. 4th Street, Madera

Open October 2 to November 2 – 24 hours per day
Open November 3 Election Day – 7:00am to 8:00pm


City of Chowchilla Civic Center (Outside) Box #2-1

Open October 2 to November 2 – 24 hours per day
Open November 3 Election Day – 7:00am to 8:00pm


North Fork Tribal Office (Outside) Box #5-2
33143 Road 222, North Fork

Open October 2 to November 2 – 24 hours per day
Open November 3 Election Day – 7:00am to 8:00pm


Satellite Government Center  (Outside) Box #5-3

40232 Junction Drive, Oakhurst

Open October 2 to November 2 – 24 hours per day
Open November 3 Election Day – 7:00am to 8:00pm


Ranchos Branch Library  (Outside) Box #1-2

37398 Berkshire Drive, Madera Ranchos

Open October 2 to November 2 – 24 hours per day
Open November 3 Election Day – 7:00am to 8:00pm


State Foods Market (Inside) Box #1-1

37405 Avenue 12 #401, Madera Ranchos

Open October 2 to November 2 – 7am to 10pm
Open November 3 Election Day – 7am to 8pm


Grocery Outlet (Inside) Box #5-1

40301 Junction Dr, Oakhurst

Open October 2 to November 2 – 7am to 9pm
Open November 3 Election Day – 7am to 8pm

 


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Chowchilla Area Transit/Dial-a-Ride (559) 665-8655
Madera Area Express (MAX)/Dial-a-Ride (559) 661-7433
Madera County Connection (559) 675-7811