{"id":489832,"date":"2026-03-13T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calmatters.org\/?p=489832"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:11:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T20:11:40","slug":"california-voter-guide-2026-faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/calmatters.org\/_zh\/politics\/elections\/2026\/03\/california-voter-guide-2026-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Get ready for California&#8217;s 2026 primary. Your questions about voting, answered"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Where do I vote? Am I registered to vote? Does everyone get a ballot in the mail? Get the answers to your election day questions ahead of California&#8217;s June 2 primary election.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- wp:shortcode --><aside>\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"newspack-popup-container newspack-popup hidden   newspack-inline-popup  newspack-lightbox-no-border     \"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-color:#FFFFFF;color:#000\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"id_489886\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-segments=\"\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-frequency=\"0,0,0,month\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a70501512249e97067f0859561114906\" style=\"color:#212121\"><strong>Be prepared for California\u2019s primary:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/calmatters.ac-page.com\/california-elections-newsletter\">Sign up for our free election newsletter<\/a> and be the first to know when we update the <a href=\"https:\/\/calmatters.org\/california-voter-guide-2026\/\">CalMatters 2026 Voter Guide<\/a> with information on key primary races.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/aside><!-- \/wp:shortcode -->\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>How do I vote?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-does-everyone-get-a-ballot-in-the-mail\">Does everyone get a ballot in the mail?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-when-will-i-receive-my-mail-in-ballot\">When will I receive my mail-in-ballot?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-how-do-i-return-my-mail-in-ballot\">How do I return my mail-in ballot?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-can-i-vote-in-person-where-is-my-polling-place-or-vote-center\">Can I vote in person? Where is my polling place or vote center?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>How do I register to vote?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-am-i-registered-to-vote\">Am I registered to vote?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-how-do-i-register\">How do I register?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-what-happens-if-i-miss-the-voter-registration-deadline\">What happens if I miss the voter registration deadline?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-how-do-i-change-my-political-party-if-i-m-already-registered\">How do I change my political party if I\u2019m already registered?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>What if I need help with voting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-what-if-i-need-voter-information-in-a-language-other-than-english\">What if I need voter information in a language other than English?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-when-will-i-receive-my-voter-guide\">When will I receive my voter guide?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-what-am-i-voting-on\">What am I voting on?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-can-i-leave-work-to-vote\">Can I leave work to vote?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-how-can-i-track-my-ballot\">How can I track my ballot?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-is-my-ballot-safe\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#h-is-my-ballot-safe\">Is my ballot safe?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>What if I have special circumstances?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-what-should-i-do-if-i-marked-my-ballot-wrong-or-otherwise-messed-it-up\">What should I do if I marked my ballot wrong, or otherwise messed it up?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-what-if-the-signature-on-my-ballot-doesn-t-match-the-one-on-file\">What if the signature on my ballot doesn\u2019t match the one on file?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-what-happens-if-i-don-t-receive-my-ballot\">What happens if I don\u2019t receive my ballot?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-help-i-dropped-off-my-ballot-to-a-drop-box-in-the-wrong-county\">Help! I dropped off my ballot to a drop box in the wrong county.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#h-i-forgot-to-detach-the-stub-from-my-ballot-can-i-open-the-sealed-envelope-and-reseal-it-myself\">I forgot to detach the stub from my ballot. Can I open the sealed envelope and reseal it myself?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-vote\"><strong>How do I vote?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-does-everyone-get-a-ballot-in-the-mail\"><strong>Does everyone get a ballot in the mail?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Under state law, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/elections\/voter-registration\/vote-mail\">vote-by-mail ballots<\/a> are sent to every active registered voter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-will-i-receive-my-mail-in-ballot\"><strong>When will I receive my mail-in-ballot?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Counties will begin mailing ballots May 4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-return-my-mail-in-ballot\"><strong>How do I return my mail-in ballot?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mail it to your county elections office; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/elections\/voting-resources\/voting-california\/election-dates-and-resources\">to be counted<\/a>, ballots have to be postmarked on or before June 2 and received by election offices by June 9.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drop it off at a ballot drop box, vote center or polling location anywhere in the state.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask someone you trust to do it for you, but that person can\u2019t receive payment for doing it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-vote-in-person-where-is-my-polling-place-or-vote-center\"><strong>Can I vote in person? Where is my polling place or vote center?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, although mailing your ballot as soon as possible is the <a href=\"https:\/\/calmatters.org\/politics\/elections\/2024\/02\/california-election-voting-count\/\">best way to get your vote counted fast<\/a>. You can find out where to vote in the following ways:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/voterstatus.sos.ca.gov\/\">Check online&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Text \u201cVOTE\u201d to GOVOTE (468-8683)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Call the secretary of state\u2019s hotline at (800) 345-VOTE&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your county Voter Information Guide, or contact your county elections office&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you live in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/voters-choice-act\">one of 30 counties<\/a>, you\u2019ll have increased options, including as many as 10 days of in-person early voting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-register-to-vote\"><strong>How do I register to vote?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-am-i-registered-to-vote\"><strong>Am I registered to vote?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can check the <a href=\"https:\/\/voterstatus.sos.ca.gov\/\">secretary of state\u2019s website<\/a>: You\u2019ll need to enter your name, date of birth and either your California driver license, identification card number or the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you don\u2019t have those available, contact your county elections office or the secretary of state via email or phone at (800) 345-8683.<br><br>If you\u2019ve changed your name since the last time you voted, or if you moved and didn\u2019t notify the Department of Motor Vehicles or U.S. Postal Service, you may have to register again. If you haven\u2019t voted in several consecutive general elections, your registration may have been canceled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-register\"><strong>How do I register?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do so <a href=\"https:\/\/registertovote.ca.gov\/\">online here<\/a>. You\u2019ll need the same information as above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the DMV has your signature on file, you\u2019ll be able to complete the process online. If not, you\u2019ll need to print, sign and mail your completed application to your county elections office. You can also pick up a paper application at elections offices, any DMV office and at many post offices, public libraries and government offices. You\u2019ll be contacted when your application is approved, or if you need to provide more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-happens-if-i-miss-the-voter-registration-deadline\"><strong>What happens if I miss the voter registration deadline?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last day to register online for the primary election is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/elections\">May 18<\/a>. If you are registering or re-registering less than 15 days before May 18, you must complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/elections\/voter-registration\/same-day-reg\">same-day voter registration<\/a> and request your ballot in person at your county elections office or polling location.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-change-my-political-party-if-i-m-already-registered\"><strong>How do I change my political party if I\u2019m already registered?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need to <a href=\"https:\/\/registertovote.ca.gov\/\">re-register to vote<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1    \">\t\t<div class='newspack_global_ad scaip-1'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- \/22668411460\/test-ad-unit-61df1dd32fc09 --><div id='div-gpt-ad-b8676f4120-0'><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-if-i-need-help-with-voting\"><strong>What if I need help with voting?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-if-i-need-voter-information-in-a-language-other-than-english\"><strong>What if I need voter information in a language other than English?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The secretary of state\u2019s office has voter instructions in the following languages: <a href=\"https:\/\/registertovote.ca.gov\/es-mx\">Spanish<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/registertovote.ca.gov\/hi-in\">Hindi<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/registertovote.ca.gov\/zh-cn\">Chinese<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/registertovote.ca.gov\/ja-jp\">Japanese<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/registertovote.ca.gov\/km-kh\">Khmer<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/registertovote.ca.gov\/ko-kr\">Korean<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/registertovote.ca.gov\/tl-ph\">Tagalog<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/registertovote.ca.gov\/th-th\">Thai<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/registertovote.ca.gov\/vi-vn\">Vietnamese<\/a>. Your county elections office may offer additional languages.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-will-i-receive-my-voter-guide\"><strong>When will I receive my voter guide?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The statewide voter information guide <a href=\"https:\/\/voterguide.sos.ca.gov\/\">&nbsp;will be available online<\/a> by April and will be mailed to voters later that month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-am-i-voting-on\"><strong>What am I voting on?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The June primary election is the first opportunity for Californians to choose which candidates will appear on the general election ballot in November. Unlike some other states, California\u2019s primaries are nonpartisan, so the top two vote-getters in each race will advance to the November election, regardless of political party.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ballot is packed with state and federal races, most notably the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is term-limited and cannot run for reelection. In addition to the governor\u2019s race, voters will be asked to choose candidates for Congress, the state Legislature and a slate of statewide offices including insurance commissioner and treasurer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-leave-work-to-vote\"><strong>Can I leave work to vote?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. California requires time off for voting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/elections\/time-vote-notices\">if employees don\u2019t have enough time outside work hours<\/a>. You can take as much time as you need, but employers are only required to pay for a maximum of two hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers may require advance notice. The time off must be at the beginning or the end of your shift. Employers are required to post a notice about this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/elections\/time-vote-notices\">10 days before a statewide election<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-i-track-my-ballot\"><strong>How can I track my ballot?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/california.ballottrax.net\/voter\/\">Register for California\u2019s BallotTrax tool<\/a>, where you can check your ballot status and opt in to receive email or text notifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-my-ballot-safe\">Is my ballot safe?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, voting by mail or dropping your ballot in an approved drop box is a safe and efficient way to vote. Fraudulent voting is uncommon and incredibly difficult given California\u2019s strict voter verification procedures. Mail-in ballots will only be sent to voters whose address and identity have been verified by county election officials. Their vote will only be counted once those officials verify that the voter\u2019s signature on the envelope matches the one on file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find more information about California\u2019s election and voting process <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/elections\/election-cybersecurity\/trusted-information\">on the secretary of state\u2019s website<\/a>. The office takes any allegations of election fraud seriously. Anyone can submit a complaint <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/elections\/publications-and-resources\/voter-complaint\">using this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<!-- wp:shortcode --><aside>\t\t\t<div\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"newspack-popup-container newspack-popup hidden   newspack-inline-popup  newspack-lightbox-no-border     exclude-apple-news\"\n\t\t\t\trole=\"button\"\n\t\t\t\ttabindex=\"0\"\n\t\t\t\tstyle=\"background-color:#FFFFFF;color:#000\"\n\t\t\t\tid=\"id_489850\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-segments=\"\"\n\t\t\t\tdata-frequency=\"0,0,0,month\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\n<div class=\"wp-block-group  cm-cta newsletter-inline cm-cta-remove-child-margins\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<style>\n    .newsletter-inline{\n        padding: 20px;\n        max-width: 580px;\n        border-radius: 3px;\n        border: 1px solid #EEE;\n        margin: 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