How to register to vote in California

By NPR staff
  •   Published Sept. 17, 2024

Key links

Deadlines

Online Register by Monday, Oct. 21
By mail Postmarked by Monday, Oct. 21
In person Register by Tuesday, Nov. 5
After the Oct. 21 registration deadline, eliglible voters can conditionally register at a county elections office, polling place or vote center. Their ballot will be counted once the county verifies the registration. More information here.

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