Election Day is coming.

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Vote by mail

Voting by mail is a secure and convenient way to cast your ballot. And if you’ve registered in California, you’ll automatically receive a vote-by-mail ballot with prepaid postage.

Just fill it out, sign it and return it one of these ways:

Put it in the mail no later than Election Day, November 5. Postage is already paid!
Drop it off at an official mail-ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Find a drop location near you.
Drop it off at any polling place before the polls close.

Not a California resident? Learn how to vote by mail in your state.

Check your registration

If you’ve moved since you last registered or voted, you may need to update your address.

Check your registration

Vote in person

Here are your options in California:

Vote early in person. Early voting sites open October 7. Learn about early voting and find a site near you.
Vote at your designated polling place on Election Day, November 5. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling locations may change, so double-check before you go. Find your polling place.
Vote conditionally if need be. If you missed the October 21 online registration deadline or go to the wrong polling place, you can still cast a provisional ballot. It counts like any other once officials confirm that you’re eligible to vote.

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Why we vote

What’s motivating you this election season? Help other members of the UC community get inspired: Share why voting matters to you. (Plus, we'll keep you posted with email updates ahead of key voting deadlines and need-to-know election info.)

What's on your ballot?

The 2024 general election will include candidates for national races such as the Presidency, U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. Depending on the state you're voting in, you may also see state races for governor and secretary of state, and dozens of local races, including mayor and school board.

Along with candidates for office, you’ll also have the chance to weigh in on issues that directly affect your community, through propositions and ballot measures.

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