2026 Voter Guide

California’s 2026 General Election is Tuesday, November 3. Get ready to vote and vote early!

On the Ballot

Voting Plan Checklist

☑ Register to vote:

Register now or check your registration to make sure your address and language preferences are up to date.

The last day to register online or by mail for the 2026 general election is October 19, 2026. You can also use California’s in-person, same-day voter registration system (also called conditional voter registration) to register to vote at any time until the polls close at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day at all county elections offices, polling places, and vote centers.

Our Know Your Rights guide has more information about who can vote, how to register, when you need to re-register, and other registration FAQs.

☑ Make your voice count:

The 2026 General Election is November 3, 2026. All voters with an active registration will be automatically mailed a ballot before each election. Vote early! Learn about all the ways to cast your ballot by mail and in person in our Know Your Rights guide.

☑ Track your ballot:

Get updates when your ballot has been mailed, received, and counted via the State’s Where’s My Ballot? system, available in every county.

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