Register to vote in California
The deadline, the official CA registration link, and what’s on the ballot — all in one place. Nonpartisan and free.
Registration deadline
Register online up to 15 days before election day. Same-day conditional registration available at any polling place.
Next election: 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections on 116 days away
Upcoming elections that affect California
- federal
2026 U.S. Midterm Elections
in 116 days
- federal
2026 U.S. Senate — Georgia (Ossoff seat)
in 116 days
- federal
2026 U.S. Senate — Michigan (open seat)
in 116 days
- federal
2026 U.S. Senate — North Carolina
in 116 days
- federal
2026 U.S. Senate — Maine (Collins seat)
in 116 days
- federal
2026 U.S. House — All 435 seats
in 116 days
Ballot measures in California
- 2026 · upcoming
Proposition 12 — Housing Bond
Authorizes $10 billion in state bonds to fund affordable housing construction and homeowner assistance programs.
- 2026 · upcoming
California — Housing Bond Act
Authorizes $10 billion in bonds to finance affordable housing production and homelessness prevention.
- 2026 · upcoming
California — Minimum Wage Increase
Raises the statewide minimum wage to $20/hour with annual inflation adjustments.
Common questions
- When is the voter registration deadline in California?
- Register online up to 15 days before election day. Same-day conditional registration available at any polling place.
- Where do I register to vote in California?
- Register through California's official election website at https://registertovote.ca.gov/. It is the only authoritative source — DemocratLand links to it directly and never collects your registration information.
- How do I check whether I'm already registered in California?
- California's official election website (https://registertovote.ca.gov/) includes a registration lookup. Checking takes about a minute — do it even if you think you're registered, since registrations can lapse after a move or inactivity.
- What do I need to register in California?
- Most states ask for a driver's license or state ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, plus your residential address. The official CA site lists the exact requirements.
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