CALIFORNIA VOTING INFORMATION
California voting deadlines for 2026
The 2026 general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration rules differ by state. Use the verified information and official election links below to prepare to vote.
Voter registration deadline
This is the regular registration deadline. Conditional registration and provisional voting remain available in person from October 20 through Election Day.
- Official source:
- California Secretary of State
- Last verified:
- September 16, 2026
In-person registration deadline
Eligible voters can conditionally register and cast a provisional ballot through Election Day. Use an authorized county election office or voting location and follow the official requirements.
- Official source:
- California Secretary of State
- Last verified:
- September 16, 2026
General registration rule
Regular deadline 15 days before Election Day; conditional registration available through Election Day
This is a general rule summary, not a substitute for the election-specific deadline shown by your election authority.
Official California voter services
If one of these links will not open, use the California election website above instead. We never substitute an unofficial source for an official election service.
Election dates, registration procedures and voting locations can change. For an important voting decision, confirm the information with the linked state or local election authority.
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