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Voting FAQs & Resources


 

Deadline to Register to Vote

The deadline to register for the June 2, 2026 Primary Election is May 18, 2026.

Register here: https://registertovote.ca.gov. To register online you will need: 

  • Your California driver license or California identification card number,
  • The last four digits of your social security number and
  • Your date of birth.

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. Same-day voter registration at an in-person voting location and submit a conditional ballot which will be counted if your voter registration is valid.

 

How to check you voter registration status

  • To check your voter registration status, visit: https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov, here you can also:
    • Check where you are registered to vote.
    • Check your political party preference.
    • Check your language preference for election materials.
    • Check the status of your vote-by-mail or provisional ballot.
    • Choose how you want to receive your state and county voter guides before each election.
    • And more! 

 

Who can register to vote?

To register to vote in California, you must be:

 

Where can I register to vote?

You may submit your voter registration application online at RegisterToVote.ca.gov. You can also pick up a paper application at your county elections office, any Department of Motor Vehicles field office, and many post offices, public libraries, and government offices. To have an application mailed to you, call your county elections office or the Secretary of State's toll-free Voter Hotline at (800) 345-VOTE (8683).

 

When were ballots sent, and what do I do if I didn’t receive a mail in ballot? 

  • The Secretary of State’s office began mailing ballots to all registered voters on May 4.
  • You can check if your ballot has been mailed to you, view the expected delivery date, and sign up for notifications regarding the location of your vote-by-mail ballot for when it’s received and counted at: https://california.ballottrax.net/voter.
  • If you have not received your ballot or have lost your ballot, find information on how to request a replacement here: https://bit.ly/4fcHX6T 

 

Where can I return my mail-in ballot?

  • To find a ballot drop box near you, visit lavote.gov/dropbox. You can drop off your completed mail-in ballot at any drop box in California - it does not need to be the one nearest to you.
  • You can also put your mail-in ballot in the mail. It does not need postage. To ensure your ballot is postmarked by Election Day make sure to mail it at least five days before Election Day, June 2, 2026. If mailing on Election Day, get a hand-stamped postmark from a postal employee inside a United States Post Office.
  • Make sure to sign the back of your mail-in ballot!

 

Find Your Polling Place

You can find your polling place at https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place by entering your address. To see additional locations you may visit your county elections official’s website or visit CaEarlyVoting.sos.ca.gov. Any registered voter can go to a county elections office in person to request and receive a vote-by-mail ballot.

 

Early Voting

  • In-person early voting begins at many locations on May 23rd. Other locations will open on May 30th.
  • Find in-person locations and their opening dates/hours: https://locator.lavote.gov  

 

Your Voting Rights

  • In California, as a voter you have the following rights:
    • The right to vote if you are still in line when the polls close.
    • The right to cast a secret ballot without anyone bothering you or telling you how to vote.
    • The right to get a new ballot if you have made a mistake, if you have not already cast your ballot.
    • The right to get help casting your ballot from anyone you choose, except from your employer or union representative.
    • The right to drop off your completed vote-by-mail ballot at any polling place in California.
  • Visit https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-bill-rights for more information about your voting rights, or watch this video about the California Voter Bill of Rights. 

 

Time off to Vote

  • If you are scheduled to be at work during the time polls are open on Election Day and you do not have sufficient time outside of working hours to vote at a statewide election, California law allows you to take up to two hours off to vote, without losing any pay.
  • If three working days before the election you think you will need time off to vote, you must notify your employer at least two working days prior to the election.
  • You may take as much time as you need to vote, but only two hours of that time will be paid.
  • Your time off for voting can be only at the beginning or end of your regular work shift, whichever allows the most free time for voting and the least time off from your regular working shift, unless you make another arrangement with your employer.
  • Find more information on taking time off to vote at https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/time-vote-notices.
  • If you believe you have been denied any of your voting rights, or you are aware of any election fraud or misconduct, please call the Secretary of State's confidential toll-free Voter Hotline at (800) 345-VOTE (8683). 

 

Voting Information in Other Languages

The Secretary of State offers voter information and assistance in English and nine more languages. Select: Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Tagalog, Thai or Vietnamese for voter information in those languages. 

You can also call the Secretary of State’s voter hotlines, available in these languages:

  • (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
  • 711 – TTY/TDD

 

Military & Overseas Voters

As a military or overseas voter, in order to receive your election materials and vote when you are absent from your county while serving and/or living overseas, you need to be registered as a military or overseas voter by completing the California Online Voter Registration (COVR) application or by completing the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA is available from the Federal Voting Assistance Program. For additional information, please visit the Secretary of State’s Military and Overseas Voting Information section.

 

Accessible Information for Voters with Disabilities

Find voter information guides in audio format or large print at https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/en/alt-versions. Additionally, check out available audio information about registering to vote and voter rights.

 

Accessible Support Services for Voters with Disabilities

If you need help marking your ballot, you may choose up to two people to help you. This person cannot be:

  • Your employer or anyone who works for your employer
  • Your labor union leader or anyone who works for your labor union

Curbside voting allows you to park as close as possible to the voting area. Elections officials will bring you a roster to sign, a ballot, and any other voting materials you may need, whether you are actually at a curb or in a car. All polling places and vote centers are required to be accessible to voters with disabilities and will have accessible voting machines.

Remote accessible vote-by-mail (RAVBM) systems provide an accessible option for voters with disabilities to receive their ballots at home and mark them independently and privately before sending them back to elections officials. When using RAVBM you can now mark your ballot by using your own compatible technology to vote independently and privately.

You can also ask your county elections office about their Accessible Voting Machines. And check out this step-by-step guide to using the voting equipment in your county. 

 

What happens after I vote?

 

Find More FAQs on the California Secretary of State’s Office: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/frequently-asked-questions  

Senate District 33 Ballot Dropboxes

Find ballot dropboxes in Senate District 33: https://sd33.senate.ca.gov/ballot-dropboxes-senate-district-33

Senate District 33 Vote Centers

Find vote centers in Senate District 33: https://sd33.senate.ca.gov/vote-center-locations-senate-district-33