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All valid vote-by-mail ballots are processed in every election in CA, regardless of the outcome or closeness of any race, if they’re postmarked by Election Day & arrive to the county elections official within 7 days. The official canvass is open to the public. www.sos.ca.gov/elections/official-canvass.

The Polls are now CLOSED. If you were in line before 8 p.m., STAY IN LINE. You still have the right to cast your ballot. Once every polling place is closed, you can view the live tally of election results at ElectionResults.sos.ca.gov.

Today is Election Day. Today is NOT Election Results day. County elections officials have 30 days to process and verify ballots. The Secretary of State will certify CA election results by April 12th. View result updates here: ElectionResults.sos.ca.gov.

Every eligible voter has the right to cast their ballot. Every voter has the right to a secret ballot. Check out the Voter Bill of Rights https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-bill-rights.

If you are in line when the polls close at 8 p.m. tonight, STAY IN LINE. You still have the right to cast your ballot. This is one of the many rights included in California’s Voter Bill of Rights: https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/voter-bill-of-rights/voter-bill-of-rights.pdf.

The Polls are OPEN! The polls in California for the will be open until 8 p.m. tonight. Find all your relevant election information at Vote.ca.gov. If you have any issues at the polls, contact our voter hotline at (800) 345-VOTE (8683).

If you have your vote-by-mail ballot, you can return it by mail, at an official drop box, or polling location. Voting in person? Find your polling location here: FindMyPollingPlace.sos.ca.gov.

It’s more important than ever to know your rights! As a registered voter, you have the right to cast your ballot without interference. Learn more at sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-bill-rights!

You still have options - mail your ballot back, bring it to a drop box, or bring it with you to an early voting location CAEarlyVoting.sos.ca.gov.

Questions? Contact the nonpartisan election experts working our Voter Hotline. We are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. before Election Day & will be live from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. Call now: (800) 345-8683.

Have you voted? Do you have a ? With just 5 days until the election, you can still vote by mail, track your ballot, and confirm it’s processed! Sign up at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov!

Less than 1 week until the election! Report any concerns to [email protected].

One week until the ! Want to vote in person?
You have options!

• To : CAEarlyVoting.sos.ca.gov
• To vote March 5th: FindMyPollingPlace.sos.ca.gov

Just 8 days left to Election Day, what’s your ? and find an early voting location at CAEarlyVoting.sos.ca.gov or vote on March 5th at a polling place near you FindMyPollingPlace.sos.ca.gov. Either way, and .

EIGHT DAYS until the election! Did you know you have rights as a ? From having the right to vote if you are in line by 8 p.m. to having the right to cast a secret ballot, don’t let anything prevent you from casting your ballot! Learn more: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-bill-rights.

First time voter !

What’s your ? Our early voting site is live! Check it out and make a early and avoid waiting in lines! CAEarlyVoting.sos.ca.gov.

You don’t have to wait to vote! Cast your vote-by-mail ballot today by mail, drop box, or voting center in certain counties! Find a place near you at CAEarlyVoting.sos.ca.gov.

Employees are eligible for paid time off for the purpose of voting if they do not have sufficient time outside of working hours to vote. Need to request time off to vote? Contact your employer today. You are eligible for up to 2 hours of paid time off. https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/time-vote-notices.

10 days until the election! We recommend you but if you plan to go to your local voting center on March 5th for the , you should bring your ballot.

Make a ! Find your polling place! Vote early! FindMyPollingPlace.sos.ca.gov.

Vote early and sign up for WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov to track your ballot from the moment it leaves your hands to the moment it’s counted!

Missed the deadline to register to vote online? You can take advantage of Same Day Voter Registration. Eligible citizens can go to their county elections office, polling place, or vote center to register and vote! Find a site: CAEarlyVoting.sos.ca.gov.

February 20th is the FINAL DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE ONLINE! Register at RegisterToVote.ca.gov.

February 20th is the LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE ONLINE! Register now at RegisterToVote.ca.gov.

Haven’t received your ballot? Make sure your voter status is up to date at VoterStatus.sos.ca.gov or call your county elections office! Last day to update your registration online is February 20th.

The last day to register to vote online is February 20th. Register now at RegisterToVote.ca.gov.