Quick Facts for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election

How do I register to vote?

Register to vote or update your registration online at registertovote.ca.gov. If you would like to fill out a physical form, voter registration applications can be found at post offices, county elections offices, and libraries.

What if I miss the voter registration deadline?

If you miss the deadline to register to vote, you can still go to your county elections office, vote center, or polling place on or before Election Day to complete conditional voter registration (often referred to as "Same Day Voter Registration"). Contact your county elections office for more information or visit vote.ca.gov.

What if I need to check my voter registration status?

To check your voter registration status, you can use the "My Voter Status" tool at voterstatus.sos.ca.gov.

When will I receive my ballot?

All active registered voters will be mailed a ballot for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election. May 4, 2026, is the last day for counties to begin mailing ballots.

When will I receive my State Official Voter Information Guide?

Registered voters will receive their State Official Voter Information Guide a few weeks before Election Day. It will also be available online at voterguide.sos.ca.gov.

What if I need a replacement ballot?

If you did not receive your ballot in the mail, or your original ballot was lost or damaged, you may apply for a replacement ballot. The replacement ballot application can be found at https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/vote-by-mail/pdf/replacement-application.pdf.

You may also request a replacement ballot from your county elections office by phone, email, fax, or other electronic means.

How can I return my ballot?

You can return your ballot:

By drop box: You may personally deliver your ballot to any polling or ballot drop-off location in California by 8:00 p.m. on Election Day.
In person: Polling locations are established by county elections officials and are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, June 2, 2026. To find a location to vote early before Election Day, visit caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov.
By mail: Return your ballot by mail as soon as you receive it. Mailed ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received not later than 7 days after Election Day. 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.

How do I find my nearest drop box, polling place, or vote center?

Visit caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov to find your nearest drop box, polling place, or vote center location.
Contact your county elections office.

How can I track my ballot to find out if it has been received and counted?

Voters can receive notifications on the status of their returned ballot by signing up for the "Where’s My Ballot?" tool.

You can also go to voterstatus.sos.ca.gov to find out if your vote was counted.

Important Deadlines:

Last day for counties to begin mailing ballots:
May 4

Last day to register to vote:
May 18

Conditional voter registration:
May 19 – June 2

All ballots must be returned*:
June 2

*All ballots returned by mail must be postmarked on or before June 2 and received by county elections offices no later than June 9.

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