Don't Delay, Vote Today!

All California voters will be sent a vote-by-mail ballot with a prepaid postage return envelope for the November 5, 2024, General Election. County elections officials will begin sending vote-by-mail ballots no later than October 7, 2024.

The vote-by-mail ballot voting period begins as soon as ballots are in the mail. Make your voice heard early! Return your vote-by-mail ballot during the voting period of October 7 through the close of polls on November 5.

Voting by Mail is EASY.

Democracy is counting on you! Follow these five easy steps to exercise your right to vote:

  • Complete it.

  • Mark your choices on your vote-by-mail ballot.

  • Seal it.

  • Secure your ballot inside the vote-by-mail ballot return envelope you received from your county elections office.

  • Sign it.

  • Sign the outside of your vote-by-mail ballot return envelope.
  • Make sure your signature matches the one on your CA driver’s license/state ID, or the one you provided when registering to vote. Your county elections office will compare them before they count your ballot.

  • Return it.

  • By drop box—Drop off your completed vote-by-mail ballot at a secure official drop box in your county at any time between October 8 through the close of polls on November 5.
  • By mail—Make sure your vote-by-mail ballot return envelope is postmarked by November 5. No stamp needed!
  • In person—Drop your completed vote-by-mail ballot off at a secure drop box, polling place, vote center, or county elections office by 8:00 p.m. on November 5. Voting locations will be available in all counties before Election Day. Voting locations offer voter registration, replacement ballots, accessible voting machines, and language assistance.

  • Track it.

  • Sign up at wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov to receive updates on the status of your vote-by-mail ballot by text message (SMS), email, or voice call.

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