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All registered California voters will automatically receive a mail ballot.

The state will begin mailing ballots on October 5, 2020.

CAL Matters Voting Information

CAL Matters
CAL Matters is a non-profit, non-partisan state organization that provides voting information.

How to Register

Register to Vote in California
-Adults 18 and over can register
-Teens 16-17 years old can pre-register to vote in future elections.
Track Your Mail-in Ballot
Track your mail-in ballot to make sure it reaches its intended destination.

Per the state of California's voter registration site:

If you are registering or re-registering less than 15 days before an election you will need to complete the Same-Day Voter Registration process and request your ballot in person at your county elections office or polling location. For more information on voter registration and voting locations, contact your local county elections official.

Same-day Voter Registration

DEADLINES: For more information visit the CA Online Voter Registration site.

Election day is Nov. 3

Registration deadlines

Online: Oct. 19

By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 19

In person: Nov. 3

Absentee ballot deadlines

Request: Oct. 27

Return by mail: Postmarked by Nov. 3

Return in person: Nov. 3 by 8:00 p.m.

Early voting

Oct. 5 - Nov. 2, but dates and hours may vary based on where you live

Additional information

You can also register and vote on Election Day. See Same-day Voter Registration for more information.

How to Check Voting Registration Status

Check Your Voter Registration Status
Use this site to check and see if you registered to vote.
Voter Status by County
Select your county of residence to check your voter status.