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Voting by mail. As easy as 1-2-3.

Every California voter will automatically be mailed a ballot this year.

Marking a ballot

1) Mark your ballot. HOW you vote is private and protected but whether you vote is public record.

Signing the ballot

2) Place in the return envelope, signing and dating the outside. Don't forget to sign!

Dropping ballot envelope in a mailbox

3) Drop in the mail or at an official ballot dropbox. No postage required. Don't delay. Vote as soon as you get your ballot!

Track your mail ballot and ensure your vote is counted here.

Three Ways to Return Your Ballot

Dropping ballot envelope in the mailbox

Mail your ballot as long as it is postmarked by Tuesday, November 5th.

Placing a ballot into a drop box

Drop your ballot at any polling place or official ballot dropbox in your county.

Marking a ballot

Want to vote in person? Find your neighborhood polling place here.

If you lost your ballot or need extra help? call the California Secretary of State hotline at 800-345-VOTE.