How to Vote in California

Find out everything you need to know about how to vote in California.

Request an Absentee Ballot

Check Your Registration Status

Get Election Reminders

What Are My Voting Options?

Upcoming Elections and Deadlines in California

City of Los Angeles Council District 6 Special Primary Election
(Local)

City of Los Angeles Council District 6 Special Primary Election

Apr 04, 2023

Early voting: Some counties offer early voting between Sat March 25, 2023 - Tue April 4, 2023

Voter Registration Deadline

Online: Received by Mon Mar 20, 2023
Mail: Received by Mon Mar 20, 2023
In person: received by Mon Mar 20, 2023

Same-Day Voter Registration

Election Day: Available
Early Voting Period: Available

Mail Ballot Deadlines

Deadline to Request a Mail Ballot:
Mail: All voters in California are mailed a ballot.
In Person: All voters in California are mailed a ballot.
Deadline to Return Completed Mail Ballot:
By mail: Postmarked by Tue April 4, 2023 and received by Tue April 11, 2023
In person: Received by 8:00 pm Tue April 4, 2023

City of Los Angeles Council District 6 Special Runoff Election (TBD 4/4 dependency)
(Local)

City of Los Angeles Council District 6 Special Runoff Election (TBD 4/4 dependency)

Jun 27, 2023

Check back later for updated information.

Vote Early In-Person

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Additional Resources

Drop Off Your Ballot

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Who is eligible to vote absentee/by mail?
How do I request a ballot?
When are the deadlines to request and drop off a ballot?
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How to track your ballot
You can look up your mail ballot status by using our online tool.
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Mail Your Ballot

Who can request a mail or absentee ballot?
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What are the deadlines to request and mail a ballot?
How to track your ballot
You can look up your mail ballot status by using our online tool.
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Vote In-Person on Election Day

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Can I register to vote on Election Day?
What do I need to bring to vote?
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Additional California Resources

Who can register to vote in California
Pre-registration
ID Requirements
Your State Election Official
Overseas & Military Voting
Voting as a Student
Voting for People with Disabilities
Voting for People with Convictions