Hollister Election Day: Five San Benito County Vote Centers and Eight Drop Boxes Listed

HOLLISTER — November 2, 2026. San Benito County’s registrar has released its November 3, 2026 general-election locations. The county lists five Vote Centers and eight official drop boxes for ballot returns.

Election Day hours

The county’s location page lists its Vote Centers, including the Elections Department, Hollister High School and Gavilan Community College, as open on November 3 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Earlier dates and hours vary by center. Voters can use the live county locator to pick the convenient authorized location.

Drop boxes and ballot security

The county states that official drop boxes operate through 8 p.m. on Election Day with surveillance and bipartisan or paired ballot collection procedures. The published list includes the county library, Community Food Bank, Elections Department and other sites; confirm the exact address before travel.

Help with an unreceived ballot

The Elections Department is at 1601 Lana Way, Hollister, and lists 831-636-4016. People needing a replacement ballot, accessibility assistance or registration support should contact the elections office or ask at an authorized Vote Center.

Sources: San Benito County — November 3 Vote Centers and Drop Boxes; California Secretary of State — Where and How to Vote.

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