HOW TO VOTE

When we come together and #VoteAsAFORCE, we are POWERFUL.

We believe that voting is one important way that we can achieve change. Use the resources and information on this page to learn what your voting rights are and how to vote so we can demand a government that works for our communities.

Register to voteWhat's on the ballot?

Vote By Mail

Visit Registertovote.ca.gov to register to vote online. For the 2024 General Elections, the last day to register to vote to receive your ballot in the mail is October 21, 2024. California also offers same-day voter registration. Check if your voter registration is up to date: VoterStatus.sos.ca.gov.

Check your voter registration

Return Your Ballot

Ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by November 5, 2024. Ballots returned at a secure ballot drop box must be deposited by 8:00 p.m. on November 5. Voting locations will offer voter registration, replacement ballots, accessible voting machines, and language assistance.

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Find Your Representatives

Learn about who represents you on a local, state, and federal level. Here you can find out how to contact your representatives, bills they’ve introduced, committees they serve on, and political contributions they’ve received.

Find your representatives

Why We Vote Together for California

Right now, greedy corporations and landlords are threatening the safety of our communities. They get rich off of our hard work, they pollute our environment, and they refuse to pay their fair share. That’s unacceptable.

We come together and vote to demand a government that cares for us where wealthy corporations pay their fair share. We demand a state where our families are healthy and have opportunities to thrive, regardless of where we come from or how much money we make. We believe that voting is one important way that we can achieve change.

Check out the video below featuring art created by Fernando Agosino & JP/Jason Pereira.

This video is also available in Cantonese, Hmong, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Mandarin, Punjabi, Samoan, Tagalog, and Vietnamese on our YouTube channel.

Elections Calendar

Feb 5

No later than this date, county elections officials shall begin mailing each registered voter a vote-by-mail ballot

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Feb 5

Early Voting sites open

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Feb 6

By this date, all counties open ballot drop-off locations for vote-by-mail ballots.

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Feb 20

Last day to register to vote to receive primary ballot in the mail.

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Feb 21

Same Day Registration is available if you missed the voter registration deadline.

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Mar 5

Election Day – Polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Am I registered to vote?

Visit RegisterToVote.ca.gov to register to vote online. The last day to register to vote to be able to receive your ballot in the mail is October 21, 2024. California also offers same-day voter registration.

Check if your voter registration is up to date at VoterStatus.sos.ca.gov.

Or register to vote in person. Find out where your polling place or county elections office is here.

My ballot hasn’t arrived yet. Where is my ballot?

All registered voters will receive a ballot in the mail. Locate your ballot at california.ballottrax.net/voter.

How do I return my ballot?

After filling out your ballot, insert your ballot in the envelope provided, making sure you complete all required information on the envelope.You can return your ballot through one of the following three options:

  • Send it in your mailbox (no postage needed)
  • Drop off at a ballot drop box
  • Drop off at your local polling place

Find your nearest dropbox or polling place here: CAEarlyVoting.sos.ca.gov.

What if I want to vote in-person?

All California voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot. However, you can still choose to vote in person. And if you vote in person, you can bring someone to assist you in completing your ballot. You can vote at the polls on Election Day, November 5, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The location of your polling place is provided in your county Voter Information Guide mailed to you by your county elections official.

You can also find your polling place by:

You can vote early in person at your county elections office. To find where you can vote early, visit https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/.

If you choose to vote in person and you've voted in California before, you don't need to show ID.If you're a first time voter in a federal election who registered by mail, and didn't include your driver's license number,

California ID number, or the last 4 digits of your Social Security number on your registration, you may be asked to provide ID when you vote.

‍How can I support a voter who doesn’t speak English?

California offers language assistance for voters in 10 Asian languages, including Chinese, Khmer, Korean, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.

To receive language assistance over the phone, visit bit.ly/CAVoteHotline. Asian Law Caucus has additional translated resources in Chinese, Hmong,  Khmer, Korean, Punjabi, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and more languages. Visit bit.ly/CAVoterRights.

I missed the deadline to register to vote! Can I still vote?

Yes! If you are not registered or are not sure if you are registered, you can register the same day that you vote. Visit your polling place or county elections office.

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