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Voting in California
California's 2026 general election is on November 3.
When to Vote
Dates you shouldn’t miss.
Primary Election Dates
General Election Dates
Nov 3, 2026
General election day
Oct 19, 2026
Voter registration deadline — online
Oct 19, 2026
Voter registration deadline — by mail
Nov 3, 2026
Voter registration deadline — in person
Oct 5, 2026–Nov 2, 2026
Early voting
Oct 27, 2026
Vote by mail request deadline (by mail)
Oct 27, 2026
Vote by mail request deadline (in person)
Nov 3, 2026
Ballot return deadline (postmarked by)
Plan to Vote
Make a plan to vote
How to Vote
How to vote in California
In Person
Early Voting
Vote by Mail
Voter ID
Voting FAQs
Can I check to see if I’m registered to vote?
How long does it take to process my voter registration?
How frequently are elections held?
How can I track my absentee ballot status?
Can I register to vote at my student address?
Can I vote without an address?
Can a US citizen without a US address who is living abroad register to vote?
I think my voting rights have been denied. What do I do?
Can someone with a felony conviction vote in California?
Can I register to vote at my student address?