YOUR VOTE: California

By Countable

CALIFORNIA

With just a few clicks, we'll walk through voter registration, key election dates, and all the documents you'll need. Best of all, you can share this info with your friends and neighbors. Make sure that your vote counts!

I. WAIT! BEFORE YOU SCROLL ANY FURTHER, REGISTER TO VOTE

Need to register? Or maybe you just want election reminders? Thanks to TurboVote, we've got you covered. Just click below:

II. KNOW THE DATES

GENERAL

• November 8, 2022

Voter Registration Deadline

• October 24, 2022 - Deadline to register to vote online or postmark by this date for mail delivery.

Absentee Ballots

Ballot Request Deadlines:

• County election officials mail a vote-by-mail ballot to all active registered voters.

Ballot Return Deadlines:

• November 8, 2022 - Absentee ballots must be dropped off on Election Day or postmarked on or before Election Day by 8 p.m.
• Military & Citizens Residing Overseas - Ballots must be postmarked on or before November 8 and received no later than 7 days after Election Day.

Registered voters in California who want to vote by absentee ballot this fall can check their mail ballot status here.

III. REGISTER TO VOTE

Registration Status:

• Not sure if you're registered? This handy widget will tell you whether you're on the voter rolls.

Voting Requirements:

• Here are the requirements to register as a voter in California.

Need To Register?

• Yes, it's so important we're including it twice. Here's that link again:

IV. WHERE TO VOTE

Polling Location:

• School, firehouse or community center, this simple form will tell you where to go to cast your ballot.
• Click here to find contact information for your county election office.

V. WHAT TO TAKE TO THE POLLS

Voter ID Laws:

• Once you have registered to vote, no further voter ID is required to vote in California except for some first-time voters.

Accepted Credentials:

• Here is the list of accepted credentials for first-time voters.
• Contact your county elections office for an acceptable list of options.

Don't have a valid ID?

• Once you have registered to vote, no further voter ID is required to vote in California except for some first time voters.

VI. HAVING TROUBLE? GET IN TOUCH

The California Elections Division:

• The California Elections Division can be reached at (916) 657-2166 or via this simple form.

Voter ID Helpline:

• Call 844-338-8743

Any other questions? 

• Check out the California Secretary of State's Elections page.

See you at the ballots (or mailboxes), Californians!