Voting Questions? Call 1 (877) 321-VOTE [8683]
VOTER PROTECTION HOTLINE CURRENTLY OPEN
Today – November 3rd: Monday-Friday, 9AM-6PM
CA Secretary of State Voter Hotlines
Monday – Friday
8:00AM – 5:00PM
- (800) 345-VOTE (8683) – English
- (800) 232-VOTA (8682) – español / Spanish
- (800) 339-2857 – 中文 / Chinese
- (888) 345-2692 – हिन्दी / Hindi
- (800) 339-2865 – 日本語 / Japanese
- (888) 345-4917 – ខ្មែរ / Khmer
- (866) 575-1558 – 한국어 / Korean
- (800) 339-2957 – Tagalog
- (855) 345-3933 – ภาษาไทย / Thai
- (800) 339-8163 – Việt ngữ / Vietnamese
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November 3, 2026, Statewide General Election
The last day to register to vote online for the November 3, 2026 Statewide General Election is October 19, 2026
Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned by mail, at a drop-box location, or at your county elections office.
Vote early! We recommend returning your ballot before October 27th to ensure it is postmarked by Election Day, November 3, 2026.
KEY DATES
- Monday, October 5, 2026: Your county elections office will begin mailing ballots
- Tuesday October 6, 2026: Ballot drop-off locations open
- Monday, October 19, 2026: Last day to register to vote online for the November 3, 2026 General Election
- Saturday, October 24. 2026: Vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties. Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned by mail, at a drop-off location, or at your county elections office
- Tuesday, November 3, 2026: General Election Day! Polls close at 8:00pm, and mailed ballots must be postmarked and mailed before November 3rd, 2026.
VOLUNTEER TODAY: Join volunteers across California to text, call, and provide details to voters on how to vote for Democrats statewide!
HOW YOUR VOTE BY MAIL BALLOT WORKS
To register to vote, you must be age 18 or older 15 days before Election Day. Your registration must be postmarked or submitted electronically no later than October 19, 2026.
- Receive your ballot in the mail.
- Stay informed or call 1-877-321-VOTE (8683) to get help from the CADEM Voter Protection Team!
- Fill out your ballot and complete ALL required information on the back of the return envelope, including your signature and the date.
- Return your ballot at a drop-box near you before 8pm on Election Day, or send it back by mail, ensuring the envelope is postmarked or courier-stamped before November 3, 2026.
VOTE & TRACK YOUR BALLOT: Visit WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov
HOW TO REGISTER TO VOTE: Visit https://registertovote.ca.gov/
LIFE CYCLE OF A BALLOT: Visit https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/pdfs/life-cycle-of-a-ballot.pdf
