Today is the last day to register to vote in California 2020

SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Monday is the deadline to register to vote in California before the election.

The City of Santa Maria wants to make sure your vote will count.

"This is a right that people have died for. If you don't vote, someone else's vote is bound to count twice," said spokesperson Mark van de Kamp with the City of Santa Maria.

The Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce is one of several groups also encouraging everyone to register to vote before it's too late.

"It is really important that all of our community members make sure that they're registered," said Molly Schiff with the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Members with the Women's Rights Organization shared how voting can affect the direction our community.

"Locally there's a lot at stake and the City of Santa Maria is going to be passing their general plan by the end of next year and that will affect plans like parks, streets and local organizations," said Juliana Neel with the Women's Right's Organization.

If you've registered to vote, this will ensure that you will receive, review and mark your ballot safely and securely at home.

"If you vote, then you can make a decision that will impact your own community," said van de Kamp.

If you need to check your voter registration status, visit sbcvote.com.

All California residents are eligible to vote as long as they are a United States citizen and at least 18 years old on or before Election Day, Nov. 3.

There are several ways to register to vote: you can register online at RegisterToVote.ca.gov or fill out a paper application which can be found at most U.S. Post Offices or the DMV.