This Marin County-focused blog post dives into how the county’s rolling out more vote centers ahead of the June 2 statewide primary. With familiar towns like San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Sausalito, Tiburon, Larkspur, Corte Madera, and Marin City in the mix, folks will find it easier to vote in person, register, or drop off ballots in the weeks before Election Day.
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Three new vote centers opening this Saturday
Marin County voters get three more vote centers this weekend, adding to the county’s network across the North Bay. The new locations will serve Marin City, Novato, and San Geronimo, making it simpler for people in those spots—and nearby towns—to vote in person, register, or drop off ballots ahead of the June primary.
Locations opening this Saturday
- Marin City Senior Center, 640 Drake Ave., Marin City
- Novato United Methodist Church, 1473 S. Novato Blvd., Novato
- San Geronimo Community Center, 6350 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., San Geronimo
These sites join MarinVotes.org’s official rollout for the June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election. The county’s plan gives more access for residents from Mill Valley to Ross, and from Fairfax to those rural hills near West Marin.
Where the first vote center and other hubs fit in
The first vote center opened in early May at the elections department in Room 121 of the Marin County Civic Center in San Rafael. It stays open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June 1.
On Election Day, hours countywide stretch from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. An extra center will also open at the Albert J. Boro Community Center in San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood.
Voters can return ballots at any vote center or at any of the county’s 18 official ballot drop boxes. This network covers towns from Larkspur and Corte Madera to Fairfax and Bolinas.
MarinVotes.org keeps info up-to-date about candidates, measures, district maps, and ballot tracking. That’s a big help for residents in Novato and Ross trying to stay on top of things as Election Day gets closer.
Plan your voting day: hours, services, and where to go
Hours for most vote centers run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. most days, with longer hours on Election Day so working folks get a chance to vote. Early voting centers help you secure your ballot and sort out any issues before the last-minute rush.
If you’re in San Anselmo or Tiburon, you’re still within a reasonable drive to a center, whether that’s in San Rafael or one of the new sites in Marin City or Novato.
Services include in-person voting, voter registration, ballot replacement, and ballot drop-off. No matter where you live in Marin County—from Marin City to Fairfax or Point Reyes Station—you can submit your ballot at a vote center or drop box. It’s nice to know your vote still counts even if you’re out of town on Election Day.
Be ready: tips from the Registrar and local election officials
Registrar of Voters Natalie Adona says that voting early lets the election office process ballots sooner and gives voters time to fix any issues. Early voting options and extended Election Day hours are meant to make things smoother for busy families in Mill Valley, retirees in Ross, and even those Tiburon commuters who’d rather not wait until the last minute.
If you’ve got questions or need help, the elections office is at (415) 473-6456. MarinVotes.org also posts updates on candidates, measures, district maps, and vote-by-mail ballot tracking—all essential for voters in Novato, San Rafael, and beyond.
Takeaways for Marin County voters this June
- Three new vote centers open this Saturday in Marin City, Novato, and San Geronimo.
- On Election Day, hours run longer. The Albert J. Boro Community Center in San Rafael joins as an added center.
- You can return your ballot at any vote center or an official ballot drop box. If you’re not sure what to do, MarinVotes.org lays it out pretty clearly.
- Early voting makes things move faster and helps avoid last-minute headaches. If you’re able, voting early isn’t a bad idea.
Here is the source article for this story: Marin County to open additional vote centers beginning Saturday ahead of June 2 primary
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