There’s one day to go before Election Day, but across the Bay Area most eligible voters have already turned in their ballots.
Most Bay Area counties are reporting they have already had over 50 percent turnout. In Sonoma County, turnout is already as high as 65 percent. San Francisco has seen 59 percent turnout so far with Alameda and San Mateo counties close behind at 58 and 57 percent.
"Unprecedented proportions and historical proportions. Right now, we have basically double the number of voters participating in this election," San Mateo County Elections Officer Jim Irizarry told KPIX-5.
Voters kept poll workers busy all through the weekend and the lines are expected to be long on Tuesday, so elections officials are recommending people vote today if possible, to avoid the worst of it.
Each county has opened regional ballot drop off stations but the availability and rules varies. Voters can find information on their local county’s elections website.
Shopping centers and sports venues are turning out to be popular draws. Warriors coach Steve Kerr passed out blue Warriors themed “I Voted” stickers on Saturday at a ballot drop site at Chase Center. The Coliseum parking lot was also busy over the weekend as one of Alameda County’s 100 voting centers.
California officials have not released any predictions about how long it might take to count a record number of votes or when election results will be available.