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The last day to register to vote for the November 5, 2024, General Election is October 21, 2024. All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the November 5, 2024, General Election. Your county elections office will begin mailing ballots by October 7, 2024.
- Upcoming Elections
Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., California Secretary of State 1500...
- Where's My Ballot
Tracking your vote-by-mail ballot—when it is mailed,...
- How to Qualify an Initiative
Statewide Ballot Initiative Guide. This is a summary of the...
- Initiative and Referendum Status
A referendum can qualify for the ballot up to 31 days before...
- California Redistricting
More immediately, however, voters will be voting for...
- Ovsta
Office of Voting Systems Technology Assessment. The Office...
- Voting in California
All California active registered voters will receive a...
- Vote-by-Mail
Anyone may return your ballot for you, as long as they do...
- Voter Registration
For more information, visit California Motor Voter. How to...
- Notices
Employees are eligible for paid time off for the purpose of...
- Upcoming Elections
- Register to Vote
- Voting by Mail
- Lost Your Vote-By-Mail Ballot/Need A Replacement?
- Military & Overseas Vote-By-Mail Voting
County elections officials mail vote-by-mail ballots to all active registered voters. If you believe you are already registered, you can verify your registration online with our “My Voter Status” tool. If you are not already registered, you can register online at RegisterToVote.ca.gov.
Instead of going to the polls on Election Day, you may vote using the vote-by-mail ballot that will be sent to you. After you have voted, insert your ballot in the envelope provided, making sure you complete all required information on the envelope. You may return your voted ballot by 1. mailing it to your county elections official; 1.1. Vote-by-ma...
California Replacement Ballot Application
Only the registered voter themself may request a replacement ballot. A request for a replacement ballot that is made by any person other than the registered voter is a criminal offense. (Elec. Code, § 3014(a).) The California Replacement Ballot Application can be found here: 1. English (PDF)
Application to Provide Vote-by-Mail Ballot to Representative
If you need a replacement ballot, you may apply in writing for a vote-by-mail ballot to be provided to your representative. This application must be provided in person to your county elections office by your representative. (Elec. Code, § 3014(b).) Once you mark your ballot, you may return your voted ballot by any of the methods described above. The Application to Provide Vote-by-Mail Ballot to Representative can be found here: 1. English (PDF)
As a military or overseas voter, in order to receive your election materials and vote when you are absent from your county while serving and/or living overseas, you need to be registered as a military or overseas voter by completing the California Online Voter Registration (COVR) application or by completing the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)...
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When do voters get a ballot in California?
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How do I vote by mail in California?
What time can I vote in California?
Yes, though mailing your ballot as soon as possible is the best way to get your vote counted fast. You can find out where to vote in the following ways: Check online. Text “VOTE” to GOVOTE (468-8683) Call the Secretary of State’s hotline at (800) 345-VOTE. Check the back of your county Voter Information Guide, or contact your county ...
Feb 5, 2024 · Oct. 07. Deadline for ballots to start getting mailed to every California voter, early voting sites open. Oct. 21. Last day to register to vote – either online or by mail. Same-day registration begins Oct. 22. Nov. 05. Polls are open, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Also, the last day to vote by mail.
In California, county election offices must mail every registered voter a ballot starting no later than 29 days before an election; counties can choose to mail ballots sooner if they wish to do so. Any registered voter may vote using a vote-by-mail ballot instead of going to the polls on Election Day.
Elections officials process applications 29 days to 7 days before an election. You may request a Vote-By-Mail ballot more than 29 days before an election but not fewer than 7 days in advance. But if it’s 6 or fewer days before the election, you may qualify for an emergency ballot .
In most elections, during the period of 14 days prior to Election Day and including Election Day, an individual can go to the office of their county elections official to conditionally register to vote and vote a provisional ballot. For more information, please refer to Same Day Voter Registration.