Vote by mail
Voting by mail is a secure and convenient way to cast your ballot. And if you’ve registered in California, you’ll automatically receive a vote-by-mail ballot with prepaid postage.
Just fill it out, sign it and return it one of these ways:
Put it in the mail no later than Election Day, November 4. Postage is already paid!
Drop it off at an official mail-ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Find a drop location near you.
Drop it off at any polling place before the polls close.
Not a California resident? Learn how to vote by mail in your state.
Check your registration
If you’ve moved since you last registered or voted, you may need to update your address.
Vote in person
Here are your options in California:
Vote early in person. Early voting sites open October 25. Learn about early voting and find a site near you.
Vote at your designated polling place on Election Day, November 4. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling locations may change, so double-check before you go. Find your polling place.
Vote conditionally if need be. If you missed the October 20 online registration deadline or go to the wrong polling place, you can still cast a provisional ballot. It counts like any other once officials confirm that you’re eligible to vote.
Key dates
October 7: Ballot drop-off locations open
October 20: California online registration deadline
November 4: Election Day