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California Public Voting Records & Voter Registration

Official California election links, reviewed October 2026.

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California at a glance

Online registration
Yes
Election Day registration
Yes
Early in-person voting
Yes
Voting by mail
Ballot mailed to all
ID at the polls
Not for most voters

  1. Check your registration

    Make sure you're registered and that your name and address are current, especially if you've moved.

  2. Register or update your record

    California offers online voter registration.

    California offers Same Day Voter Registration through Election Day.

  3. Choose how you'll vote

    Early voting

    California offers early in-person voting.

    By mail

    California mails a ballot to every active registered voter.

    On Election Day

  4. Bring the right ID

    If you've voted in California before, you don't need to show ID. Some first-time voters who registered by mail may be asked for ID.

    If you can't show ID, you can vote a provisional ballot.

California public voting records

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California public records

Election offices

For deadlines, sample ballots and questions about your record, contact your local election office or the state election office.