There are many ways to vote in California.
Find out how now:
- Registering to vote
- Preparing to vote
- Voting in person
- at your polling location on election day
- by provisional ballot
- early voting
- Voting by mail
- vote-by-mail ballot
- in the military and "overseas"
- If you moved...
- Your voting rights
- Types of elections
Easy Voter Guide Project
- User-friendly information for new and busy voters online.
- Download FREE audio and print publications on the basics of voting.
- New to voting? Learn how to register to vote.
Pros & Cons
We provide nonpartisan explanations of measures on the ballot each state wide election, including the provisions, fiscal effects, main arguments for and against, and the supporters and opponents.
Work at the Polls
Registered voters and certain high school students may work at the polls on election day. There is also work on election night processing and counting ballots. For the hours, the amount of pay and an application, contact your County Elections Official.
