Palm Desert Voter Guide 2022: What's On The Ballot, Voting, & More

PALM DESERT, CA — With the Nov. 8 General Election here, the Riverside County Registrar of Voters is reminding residents that their ballots must be received by the elections official no later than the close of the polls, or be postmarked on or before Election Day and received no later than seven days after Election Day, to be counted.

There are several statewide offices and initiatives to weigh in on, as well as county contests, but Palm Desert has several important local races, including City Council (District 2); Desert Sands Unified School Board, Trustee Areas 2 and 5; Coachella Valley Water District Director, Division 1; Measure L; State Assembly, 47th District; State Senate, 32nd District; and U.S. Representative, 41st District.

Still not sure who gets your vote? Reread candidate statements here.

Ready to drop off your ballot in Palm Desert? Here's a map of drop-off locations. Also, here's a handy list of those locations.

Need more info? Read this "Easy Voter Guide" shared by the Riverside County Registrar of Voters.

Not finding what you're looking for? The Registrar likely has the information posted to its website here.