How to register to vote in California

By NPR staff
  •   Last revised Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

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General information Check voter registration status Register online Change registration

Deadlines for June 2 primary election

Online Register by Monday, May 18
By mail Postmarked by Monday, May 18
In person Register by Tuesday, June 2
After the registration deadline, eligible 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.

Last updated Feb. 13, 2026. Military and overseas citizen voters may have different registration deadlines.