◉ Make your plan
You have three ways to cast a ballot. Here's the easiest one for you.
★ Easiest in California
Option 1 of 3
No excuse required
Return by mail or at any drop box, vote center, or county office
All active voters automatically mailed a ballot.
Option 2 of 3
30 days · weekends included
Vote centers in VCA counties; 10 days at county offices statewide.
Option 3 of 3
Polls open on Election Day
── Pick your voting day
Pick a date below. We'll show you what to expect.
October 2026
── Build your voting plan
Includes 3 events: early voting, mail ballot deadline, and Election Day. Adjust later in your calendar app.
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── Take it with you
A pocket-sized California voting plan you can download to your phone, share with a friend, or print on a 4×6 card.
Make my plan card── Your 2026 federal races
No U.S. Senate race in California in 2026.
For specific candidates and updates, visit your state's official election office (opens in new tab).
U.S. House: All 52 of California's House seats are on the ballot.
California redrew its congressional district map for 2026, so your district may have changed. Verify your new district at your state's election office.
For specific candidates, visit your state's official election office (opens in new tab).
Last updated: May 3, 2026. Race information changes as candidates file and primaries finalize. Always verify with your state's election office for the most current information.
── What to bring
ID requested only of first-time mail registrants.
No ID? You can still vote. Sign an affidavit/declaration form at the polling site and your ballot still counts. Don't let anyone turn you away.
── Registration
Not registered yet? Register at vote.gov (opens in new tab). It's the federal government's portal and routes you to California's election authority.
Long lines, broken machines, anyone challenging your right to vote. Call. Lawyers answer in seconds.
data/states.ts · last reviewed 2026-04-30