Citizenship
PUSD Students: Your Role in Civics
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As a PUSD student, you have a voice in the community.
Make an impact by learning to register, vote, and work at the elections.
Register to Vote!If you are a 16 or 17 year-old US Citizen*, you are eligible to pre-register. This means that your registration will automatically active at 18 years-old, ensuring you are ready to vote in the next election without worrying about extra steps. If you are a US Citizen that is 18 or above*, you are eligible to register. This will ensure you are eligible to participate in the next elections. You should register 15 days before the election. *You must also not be serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felony, nor found mentally incompetent to vote by a court. For exact information, please visit: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/voting-california/who-can-vote-california
You can register online on California's government website, or request a physical registration form at a local library, registrar or voters, or by phone number.
Vote: Make your Voice Heard!The next election is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Students that are US Citizens and are 18 years or older are eligible to vote. You must be registered 15 days before, but you may also register and vote on the same day under Conditional Voter Registration. You may vote by mail or in-person. For detailed information, please visit: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/where-and-how
Pleasanton will have 5 poll stations available for in-person* voting at
Village High School
Thomas Hart Middle School
Harvest Park Middle School
Pleasanton Middle School
Valley View Elementary*For exact hours, please visit the official election website of Alameda County.
Become an Election Worker!If you are 16 or above, are a US Citizens or Permanent Resident, and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, you are eligible to work as an election worker! Your service as an Election Workers is what makes elections and democracy possible. You may also be paid.
Learn more by contacting the Alameda County Registrar of Voters at 510-272-6971!