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Why we vote

Hear from UC community members on why voting matters to them.

Illustration of a hand holding a smartphone displaying the quote “As a disabled graduate student, participating in our democracy is essential to ensuring that we have leaders who will accurately represent the interests of our communities!” Ryan Manriquez, President, UC Graduate and Professional Council, UC Berkeley, 2025
The quote on a blue background “Our voting rights are a powerful tool that allows us to shape our future rather than leaving it to chance.” AJ Heard , UC Merced, 2025
Illustration of a hand holding a smartphone displaying the quote “My vote is my voice.” Ontario Alexander UC Santa Cruz, 2026 

Key dates

May 5: Ballot drop-off locations open

May 18: Last day to register to vote in California for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election (unless you do same-day voter registration)

June 2: Election Day