California

CALIFORNIA: GET READY TO VOTE

10/5/26Ballots Mailed to Registered Voters &
Start of Early Voting
10/19/26Online/Mail Voter Registration Deadline
11/3/26Election Day
Ballot Return Deadline (8PM)
(Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day)

Review the critical election deadlines to ensure you’re prepared to vote!

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CALIFORNIA VOTING INFORMATION

Voter Registration

How to register to vote: In California, voters can register to vote online, by mail, or in-person. Click below to register to vote by mail or online or visit your county elections office to register in-person.

Voter Registration Deadline:

Online Applications: Oct. 19
Applications by Mail: Oct. 19
In-Person Applications: Nov. 3

Check Your Registration Status

Mail Ballot Voting

Who can vote by mail? Every active, registered voter in California will be mailed a ballot. For more information, contact your county elections office.

Voting & Returning a Ballot

When are ballots first mailed out? Oct. 5

How to return a ballot:

By Mail: Follow the instructions provided with your ballot materials.
In-Person and at a Drop Box: Return your ballot to a drop box or polling location by 8:00 PM on Election Day.

Deadline to Return a Ballot: Nov. 3

Mailed ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received no later than 7 days after Election Day. Ballots returned in-person or to a drop box must be delivered by 8:00 PM on Election Day.

**If you are mailing back your ballot after you’ve completed and signed it, it is recommended that you allow at least a week for it to be received.**

How to track your ballot: Click here

Early Voting

Who can vote early in California? Any registered voter can vote early in California. No excuse is required.

First Day of Early Voting: Oct. 5

County elections officials offer early voting at their office, and many counties offer early voting at additional locations before Election Day.

*Dates and times may vary by county. Please check with your local election officials for dates and hours of operation.*Find your early voting location: Click here