Everything you need to make your voice heard in California. Find verified step-by-step guides on registering to vote, finding early vote centers, tracking your mail ballot, and accessing local county help.
Verify your current registration address and party preference.
Register or update your voter details in under 5 minutes.
Receive text, email, or call alerts as your ballot is processed.
Call (800) 345-VOTE for voter help, or view all current language hotlines.
Everything you need to know about who can vote in California, how to pre-register at 16-17, felony rights restoration, online registration via COVR, and Safe at Home protections.
Statutory deadlines for the 2026 California General Election, early voting windows, ballot mailings, and understanding why final results take time.
Compare traditional neighborhood precinct voting with modernized Voter's Choice Act (VCA) Vote Centers, including flexibility, accessibility options, and county-specific services.
Learn about the 4 official ways to return your vote-by-mail ballot, how signature verification works, fixing signature issues, and tracking with BallotTrax.
Understand California's general no-ID rule, federal HAVA exceptions for first-time voters, accepted photo and non-photo documents, and Proposition 39 updates.
Contact information for county registrars, official drop-box search tools, voter hotlines, and Stanislaus and San Joaquin County resources.
California Secretary of State Statutory Milestones
County officials begin mailing vote-by-mail ballots statewide.
All counties must open ballot drop-off locations; hours vary by location.
Final day to register online to automatically receive a mail ballot.
Register & vote in person at any county elections office or vote center.
Polls and drop boxes close promptly at 8:00 PM.