Voter Information
Get Ready to Vote
Article 1 of the US Constitution protects the voting rights of citizens. Further expansions of voting rights and protections occured with the 15th, 19th, 24th and 26th amendments, as well as multiple Civil Rights and Voting Acts. In the US, voting is the foremost way that citizens can influence the path of their country. You have the power to elect officials to speak on your behalf, decide which laws and bonds are passed, and more on an annual basis.
To assist you with this, Moreno Valley College has compiled a list of non-partisan resources to facilitate voting for our community.
- Check if and where you're registered to vote, your political party, and your language preference.
- Check the status of your vote-by-mail or provisional ballot.
- Find your polling place.
- Find information for upcoming local and state elections.
- Find contact information for your county elections office.
- Choose how you want to receive your state and county voter guides.
More Resources
Types of Elections
General Elections
Primary Elections
Primary elections are opportunities to parties, and party members, to select a candidate for a general election. This will nominate a candidate to be on a primary ballot. Open primaries allow anyone to vote, a closed primary allows only voters who are affiliated with the party to vote, and a non-partisan primary allows voters to vote for candidates from multiple parties.
Special Elections
Special elections allow citizens to vote for a candidate to replace an official who is unable to serve the remainder of their term of office.
Important Dates for 2025
- National Voter Registration Day: September 17
- Special Vacancy Elections
- Statewide Elections
- County Administered Elections
Get Involved at MVC
MVC runs various voter-focused and government-focused events to educate our community about our country, laws, and their rights. Our events are nonpartisan and welcome individuals of every background and political affiliation to learn and exercise their rights.
