California

About This State
California! Back in the day, people searched your state for gold. Now, they search for a place with oat milk in stock (which is just as expensive!) California has a lot going for it. All you shiny happy people running on beaches better be exercising YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE this year. Here’s everything you need to know to be a voter in the Golden State.
Be A VoterKey Dates
Registration Deadline (online and by mail)
Early Vote-By-Mail Period (voting period to return vote-by-mail ballot).
Absentee/Mail-in Ballot Deadline
Late, In Person Voter Registration (referred to as conditional voter registration)
Election Day
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How do I make sure I'm registered to vote?
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Can I register the same day I want to vote?
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Can I vote by mail?
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Can I vote early?
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Do I need an ID?
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How do I cast my ballot?
SINCE YOU LAST VOTED…
Since 2020, it’s gotten easier to cast your ballot in California. Here are the changes that are making your life easier:
When making a plan to vote…
- All active voters will now automatically receive mail ballots for every election. You’ll be able to track your ballot and return these at drop boxes all over the state.
Do This Now!
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Resources
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Find the details on accessible voting in your state, including early voting, Election Day voting, mail voting, and accessible mail voting tools for people with print disabilities.
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Get your absentee ballot here!
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Need to show Voter ID? Not sure what kind? Get the specifics in your state here.
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