Plan Your Vote

Voting isn’t a test—it’s a process
Take your time, Use resources, Ask questions

Remember - If YOU don't vote,
Someone else decides for you!

California's Midterm Election Voting

STARTS  October 5, 2026
Ends  Tuesday November 3, 2026

VOTING HAS

STARTED

Check your mailbox

for your Ballot!

1. Check Your Voter Registration

       

Make sure you're registered OR  Sign up online!
Check by October 1
to ensure your mailing address is correct!

Click Here to Check

2. Track Your
Ballot

                 

Get alerts on your ballot's location  & status

Click to Sign Up 

3. Decide How, Where, & When
You will Vote

Decide where and when  you'll return your ballot

Click to Find Nearest Ballot Drop Box
or
Click to Find a Vote Center

or
Click to Find a USPS Location

4. Learn about  
Candidates & Measures
on Your Ballot

 


Here's lots of good, non-partisan sources 

Click For Info Sources 

Click to Find & View  Forums

5. VOTE!


                 

Voting is NOT a closed -book test!

 Plan your vote and make  notes

Set a time & place to decide your Ballot 

Have a Voting Party with family or friends

Click to View a Sample Ballot

6. Return Your
Completed Ballot

Return your ballot ON TIME
LAST day to vote  is  Election Day: Tuesday November 3

Last Ballot Drop Off Box Pickup - 8:00 PM on 11/3/26
Click to Find a Ballot Drop Off Box  

Vote Center lines Close - 8:00 PM11/3/26
Click to Find a Vote Center


Mail by Monday, October 26. 2026
Mail  Very Early! Learn Why