November 5, 2024, General Election: Make a Plan to Vote and Voter Resources

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10/26/2024

By DDTVRobe

Join California Secretary of State, Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., and the Elections Division for a virtual information session to learn about key voter resources.

• Important Dates to Remember
• Your Rights as a Voter
• Voter Registration and Election Day Information
• Options for Returning your Ballot, Vote by Mail, Vote Centers, and Polling Places
• Voter Accessibility Resources
• Ballot Tracking
• Elections Security and Trusted Sources of Information

Find more information about elections and voters information at the following link

Learn more about the candidates and propositions via the Blue Voter Guide.

November 5, 2024, General Election

The last day to register to vote for the November 5, 2024, General Election was October 21, 2024.
Eligible citizens who missed the October 21 deadline to register to vote may complete the “Same Day” voter registration process through Election Day on November 5, 2024, at their local county elections office or any in-person voting location within their county.
All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the November 5, 2024, General Election.
Your county elections office began mailing ballots October 7, 2024.
Ballot drop-off locations opened on October 8, 2024.
Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned by mail, at a drop-off location, or your county elections office.
Vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties beginning on October 26, 2024.
Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 12, 2024.

State of California – Early Voting and Vote-By-Mail Ballot Drop Off Locations

Find Your Polling Place

Where’s My Ballot?

Voting Options

The below links include information about ways to vote, how to vote by mail, assistance for voters with disabilities, information about California’s Voter’s Choice Act, and information about voting technology. You will also find FAQs to assist you in the voting process.
Vote By Mail
County elections officials mail vote-by-mail ballots to all active registered voters. Any registered voter may vote using a vote-by-mail ballot instead of going to the polls on Election Day. For information on vote-by-mail ballots, including checking the status of your ballot or requesting a replacement ballot, please visit Vote By Mail.
Language Requirements for Election Materials
Language requirements for election materials are governed under the federal Voting Rights Act and the state Elections Code.
Remote Accessible Vote-by-Mail (RAVBM)
A Remote Accessible Vote by Mail (RAVBM) system allows voters to mark their selections using their own compatible technology to vote independently and privately in the comfort of their own home. For more information on how to request or use a RAVBM, please visit Remote Accessible Vote-by-Mail (RAVBM).
Voters with Disabilities
Your vote matters! Find information on the Voter Bill of Rights and how to fill out a California voter regsitration card in American Sign language. Get information on curbside voting, accessible voting machines and other helpful information about accessible voting.
Voter’s Choice Act
Established by Senate Bill 450 (2016), the California Voter’s Choice Act (VCA) modernizes elections in California by allowing counties to conduct elections under a model which provides greater flexibility and convenience for voters. This election model allows voters to choose how, when, and where to cast their ballot.
Voting in California
As a voter, you will help decide who will lead us. You make your voice heard on important issues that affect the future of our state and nation. Every time you use your precious right to vote, our democracy grows stronger. At Voting in California, you can apply to register to vote or fill in a printable vote-by-mail application, find your polling place and learn what to expect on Election Day.
Voting Technology
The Office of Voting Systems Technology Assessment (OVSTA) was created in September 2005. When created, OVSTA was charged with two main responsibilities: 1) voting system examination, testing, and certification for use in California elections; and 2) overseeing the approval of ballot printers, as well as authorizing and monitoring the manufacture and distribution of ballots for an election. Over the years, that scope has expanded to voting technologies including ePollBooks and Remote Accessible Vote by Mail Systems.
Where and How to Vote
Any registered voter in California can decide whether to vote at a polling place or vote by mail. To learn more on ways you can vote in California elections, visit Where and How to Vote.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any questions such as how to change your political party, if you need a California driver license or California identification card to apply online, or what to do if you have just moved within California, visit Frequently Asked Questions or contact the Secretary of State’s Elections Division at (800) 345-VOTE (8683) or by email.