# US local election administration and voting procedures > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-local-election-administration-and-voting-procedures > Updated: 2026-10-07T16:00:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Election officials in various California and Washington counties are implementing procedures and communicating deadlines for the November 3 general election. In Santa Cruz County, officials are working to combat voter misinformation and address anxiety regarding ballot security. Clerk Tricia Webber confirmed that the vote-by-mail process remains unchanged, with approximately 172,000 ballots scheduled to enter the mail stream starting October 2. The county is offering multiple voting methods, including mail, drop boxes, and in-person voting at 23 Vote Centers. In Monterey County, ballots began mailing on October 1, and officials have set an October 19 voter registration deadline, with same-day registration available starting October 20. Similarly, in Snohomish County, ballots for approximately 535,000 voters are scheduled for mailing on October 9. Officials in both regions are recommending specific timelines for returning mail-in ballots to ensure timely processing. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-07: US election officials announce ballot mailing and voting deadlines Election officials in Snohomish County and Monterey County have issued guidance and deadlines for the November 3 general election, including ballot mailing dates and registration cutoffs. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-election-officials-announce-ballot-mailing-and-voting-deadlines ### 2026-09-22: Santa Cruz County officials prepare for November election Santa Cruz County officials are preparing for the November 3 election by addressing voter misinformation and outlining various voting methods, including mail-in, drop boxes, and in-person centers. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-cruz-county-officials-prepare-for-november-election --- Cite as: US local election administration and voting procedures. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/us-local-election-administration-and-voting-procedures