Voting in California

All registered voters in California will receive a vote-by-mail ballot. This means you won’t have to request a vote-by-mail ballot — one will be sent to you automatically. Just mail back your ballot (no stamp required), or drop it off at a Vote Center or a secure Ballot Drop Box.
To make things even easier, now you can drop off your ballot at ballot drop boxes without having to step into a Vote Center. There are secure boxes across your county, operating around the clock. This means you can drop off your ballot even after-hours.
There are Vote Centers all over California. If you’re registered to vote, you can cast your ballot at any Vote Center in your county. This means there will be no Election Day-only local precincts — but you can choose any Vote Center close to home, work, or school.

Ballot Checklist

Return your ballot in the designated envelope that came with your ballot.

On the envelope — not the ballot — sign your name (important: use the same signature that’s on your Driver’s License) and date. Carefully follow the instructions.

Postage is pre-paid in California.

Important dates in California:
  • Ballots were mailed by October 5. Track your ballot here: wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov
  • You have until October 19 to register online or by mail, but don’t wait.
  • In most counties in California, you can vote early in person starting in late October.
  • You can vote early at Vote Centers, or on Election Day, November 3.

Voting in California Counties

Voting in Los Angeles County is easier than ever. You automatically get a vote-by-mail ballot, and you can mail it back or drop it off securely. If you’re registered to vote, you should have received your ballot by now. If you haven’t, first check your registration to ensure your status is active, then track your ballot.

LA County offers full language service and assistance in 18 languages, including Persian.

Ballot Drop Boxes

Beginning on October 5, there are 400 secure Ballot Drop Boxes available throughout the LA County (find one close to you here).

Vote Centers

You can also vote in-person at a Vote Center in LA County.

Some Vote Centers will be open on Saturday, October 24. All Vote Centers will be open beginning Friday, October 30.

If you need help from Persian-speaking poll workers, Pars Equality Center is a Vote Center this year from October 30 to November 3.
Address: 4954 Van Nuys Blvd, Ste 201, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

Vote Centers will be open every day from 10 AM to 7 PM during the early voting period. On Election Day Vote Centers will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM.

Request A New Ballot

If you misplaced your ballot or made a mistake and need a replacement ballot, you can use this online form to request one or visit a Vote Center.

Handy links:

Orange County has been a pioneer in easy and transparent voting. You automatically get a vote-by-mail ballot, and you can mail it back or drop it off securely. If you’re registered to vote, you should have received your ballot by now. If you haven’t, first check your registration to ensure your status is active, then track your ballot.

Sample Ballots in Persian

This year, for the first time, the Orange County Registrar of Voter has officially translated the sample ballots to Persian. You can see them here on our special page for Voting in Orange County:

Ballot Drop Boxes

Beginning on October 5, there are 116 secure Ballot Drop Boxes available throughout Orange County (find one close to you here).

Vote Centers

You can also vote in-person or drop off your ballot at any of 170 Vote Centers in Orange County.

Pop-up Vote Centers in Orange County open starting October 24.

All Vote Centers will be open beginning Friday, October 30, including the “Super Site” Vote Center of The Honda Center in Anaheim.

Vote Centers will be open every day from 8 AM to 7 PM during the early voting period. On Election Day, November 3, Vote Centers will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM.

Need a replacement ballot?

You can request one online here, or visit any Vote Center.

Handy links:

Voting in San Diego County is easier than ever this year. You automatically get a vote-by-mail ballot, and you can mail it back or drop it off securely. If you’re registered to vote, you should have received your ballot by now. If you haven’t, first check your registration to ensure your status is active, then track your ballot.

Ballot Drop-Off Locations

Beginning October 6, there are 126 secure Ballot Drop-Off locations available throughout San Diego County (find one close to you here). San Diego County doesn’t have 24-7 Drop Boxes, except one in Kearny Mesa at the Office of the Assessor-Recorder-County Clerk.

Polling Places

You can drop off your ballot at any of many Polling Places (Vote Centers) in San Diego County. If you want to vote in-person, please find your designated Polling Place. For a smoother voting process, please make sure you take your mail ballot with you; otherwise, your vote might be recorded provisionally until it’s verified and counted after Election Day.

Polling Places San Diego County will be open beginning on October 31 every day from 8 AM to 5 PM during the early voting period. On Election Day, November 3, Polling Places will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM.

Need a replacement ballot?

You can request a new ballot by calling (858) 565-5800.

Vote Centers & Ballot Drop Boxes in Southern California

Source: Los Angeles Times
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I Need Help with my Ballot

As a reminder, you don’t need to fill out every section on your California ballot for it to count, but it’s great that you want to vote on ballot propositions or local races. So, if you need help, you can start here:

CA Ballot Propositions
What's on my Ballot?