The year 2020 will go down as pivotal as any year in our nation’s or the world’s history. Here at The Paso Robles Press, we will compile all relevant voter information here on this page as we proceed through this election year.
The California primary election is over, and we head to the general election on November 3. Keep up with local political info and ballot information at this page dedicated to Atascadero. First, if you have not yet, register to vote, here.
Participating in the American republic:
- Register to vote at Vote.gov
- Read Ballot Measures for California 2020
- Visit your City website for info on City issues and contacts
Who’s running for office?
California’s 24th Congressional District
California State Assembly District 35
Paso Robles City Council
The Atascadero News Posts on Election 2020
SLO County Clerk-Recorder Certifies Presidential General Election
County shattered its all-time turnout percentage at 88.35% SAN LUIS OBISPO — The Official Canvass for the Presidential General Election was completed and the election was certified by the County Clerk-Recorder on Wednesday, Nov. 25. The official canvass…
SLO County Elections Office: 1,531 Ballots Remaining to be Counted
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The San Luis Obispo County Elections Office released its updated Election Summary Report on Thursday, Nov. 19, stating there were only 1,531 provisional ballots remaining. The General Election was held on Nov. 3. None of the North County races…
SLO County Elections Office: 3,012 Ballots Remaining to be Counted
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The San Luis Obispo County Elections Office released its updated Election Summary Report on Friday, Nov. 13, stating there were only 3,012 remaining ballots — 523 vote-by-mail, 2,362 provisional. The General Election was held on Nov. 3. With so few…
Decision 2020 Remains in Suspension
In an unprecedented year, election pressures call for unprecedented national restraint In the aftermath of an unprecedented United States election, conflicting reports and allegations circulate mainstream and social media channels with a furor of dissenting views…
SLO County Elections Office Updates Count
No major changes in any North County races SAN LUIS OBISPO — The San Luis Obispo County Elections Office released its updated Election Summary Report on Friday, Nov. 6. The General Election was held on Nov. 3. None of the North County races changed significantly….
SLO County Elections Office Releases Contest and District for Remaining Ballots
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The San Luis Obispo County Elections Office, ahead of its 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, election results update, provided details on the remaining ballots by contest and district. At the end of business on Wednesday, Nov. 4, the Elections Office estimated…
SLO County Elections Office Estimates 46K Ballots Remain to be Counted
SAN LUIS OBISPO — The San Luis Obispo County Elections Office estimated in its official canvass that 46,891 ballots remain to be counted as of Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 4. “The purpose of the official canvas is to ensure that all eligible votes are counted and that…
Preliminary Results for Paso Robles
After months of campaigning, the preliminary results are in for the local candidates and measures. As of 11:13 p.m., Tuesday night, current District 3 Paso Robles City Councilmember Steve Gregory came in with 99.51% of the vote and ran unopposed for this year’s…
Today is the Day! Nov. 3, 2020 Election Day!
Did you vote? Today is the day! Be sure to have your ballots in or go vote in person! There are 23 Voter Service Centers that be open today, Nov. 3 Election Day from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Many locations that had been used as polling places in the past are not being…
Record 22 Million Californians Registered to Vote
More than 11 million Calif. voters have returned their ballots as of Sunday SACRAMENTO — Secretary of State Alex Padilla released on Friday, Oct. 30, the final statewide Report of Registration ahead of the Nov. 3 General Election. As of Oct. 19, a record 22,047,448…
Voter Service Centers Open Across SLO County
People can drop off their ballot or vote in-person through Nov. 3 NORTH COUNTY — Sixteen-year-old Ella Mitchell was excited to be working at the Voter Service Center inside the Frontier Building of the Paso Robles Event Center on Oct. 31. “It’s a good experience and a…
Hints for Voters During Four Days of Voting
SLO County Clerk-Recorder Voting Tips for Nov. 3 Presidential General Election Return of Vote By Mail Ballots Make sure the identification envelope is signed before you return the ballot. Vote By Mail (VBM) ballots that are postmarked on or before Election Day…
Final Preview of the Local Elections
By the Election Board of the Paso Robles Press As we round the corner in the final days of this year’s election cycle, we put together a final preview of the local candidates, measures, and voting hints for the Nov. 3 elections. Paso Robles City…
San Luis Obispo County Sets Voter Registration Record
SAN LUIS OBISPO — San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Tommy Gong reported that San Luis Obispo County has once again set a record number of registered voters — 184,050, eclipsing the last record of 176,343 set during the Presidential Primary election earlier this…
County Election Official Confident as Early Voting Begins
Those who prefer to vote in person will have fewer locations to choose from, but can access voter service centers early this year SAN LUIS OBISPO — With just under 30 days until the Nov. 3 general election, San Luis Obispo County Clerk-Recorder Tommy Gong is confident…
PRJUSD School Board Candidates Forum Covers Finances, Athletics, Dual-Immersion and CTE
PASO ROBLES — Eleven of 12 Paso Robles Joint Unified School District candidates participated in a forum Wednesday evening, Sept. 30 held via Zoom and streamed live on the PRJUSD YouTube channel. The Paso Robles Education Alliance organized and hosted the forum. PREA…
PRJUSD School Board Candidate Forum Held Sept. 30
PASO ROBLES — Eleven of 12 Paso Robles Joint Unified School District candidates participated in a forum Wednesday evening, Sept. 30, held via Zoom and streamed live on the PRJUSD YouTube channel. The Paso Robles Education Alliance organized and hosted the forum. PREA…
State Assembly, Senate Forum Covers Diablo Canyon Closing, Economy, Housing and Climate
SAN LUIS OBISPO — Three of the four candidates running for local State Assembly and Senate seats participated in a forum Monday afternoon, Sept. 28, organized by the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. The majority of the forum centered on the economy, specifically…
Vote by Mail Ballots in the Mail for Nov. 3, Election
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY – The initial mailing of Vote by Mail (VBM) ballots was dropped at the United States Postal Service Goleta Distribution Center today, and voters will begin receiving their ballots in the coming days. Approximately 179,000 VBM ballots were…
PRJUSD School Board Virtual Candidate Forum is Sept. 30
PASO ROBLES — The Paso Robles Joint Unified School District School Board Virtual Candidate Forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The Paso Robles Education Alliance is presenting the free forum. The forum will be streamed live on PRJUSD’s YouTube…
Council Member Fred Strong Endorsed by Paso Robles Police Association
PASO ROBLES – The Paso Robles Police Association’s president, Officer Brett Mobley, announced yesterday that it is endorsing Paso Robles City Council Member Fred Strong for re-election to the City Council. The Association made its decision following an extensive…
SLO Chamber Brings State Senate and Assembly Candidates Together for Roundtable Discussion
SAN LUIS OBISPO — This election, and the campaigning leading up to it, looks different than ever before and offers even fewer chances to get to know the candidates. With the election just over a month away, this year could bring significant political change to our…
Voter Service Centers and Ballot Drop Boxes in Paso Robles
There will be 23 Voter Service Centers open around the County between Oct. 31-Nov. 3 PASO ROBLES — For the Nov. 3 election, every registered voter will automatically receive a ballot in the mail. Voters may also choose instead to vote in person. Voting begins on…
Local Elections Underway in North County
PASO ROBLES Paso Robles City Council — two seats, four-year term — City election official says SLO County Elections Office has not cleared candidate filings. City says the information will be posted when it is available. Paso Robles Joint Unified School District…
First Candidate Filing Period Closes
Deadline for some races extended to Aug. 12 because some incumbents did not file to run again SAN LUIS OBISPO — City and county officials are reporting that election deadlines for numerous local offices on the November ballot, including city councils and school and…
Candidate Filing Deadline For 2020 General Election
The deadline for candidate filing for November 3, General Election, is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7. Seats are open in all the county’s schools, community service, special districts, and all cities. Candidates for city offices must file with their respective City…
County: Nomination Period Opens for Nov. 3 General Election
COUNTY — Monday, July 13, signaled the beginning of the nomination period for the Nov. 3 General Election. Anyone interested in running for one of the offices must complete the necessary paperwork by 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 7. This deadline will extend to Wednesday,…
Filing Period for Local Races Begins July 13
The general election is less than four months away and that means it’s time for people to decide if they are going to throw their hat in the local political arena. The filing period for local candidates to be on the Nov. 3 ballot begins July 13 and runs through 5 p.m….
Update: After Monday’s Count, Election Winners All But Clinch
Peschong, Arnold and Hill can begin planning their next term; Prop-13 shut down Coverage by The Paso Robles Press will only focus on local County Supervisorial races, the local Congressional races, State Assembly, and PROP 13-School Bonds during the tabulation period….
Ballot Drop Box at City Library
The Paso Robles City Library currently has a safe, convenient receptacle for Vote-by-Mail ballots, located by the Circulation Desk. It will be in place until 8:00 PM on the night of the primary election on March 3, 2020. The library is located at 1000 Spring…
Election Day Tips from SLO County Recorder
Tommy Gong offered tips for voters in the upcoming Presidential primary RETURN OF VOTE BY MAIL BALLOTS ON ELECTION DAY Make sure the identification envelope is signed before you return the ballot. Mailed Vote By M (VBM) ballots that are postmarked on or before…
