Millions of mail-in ballots will be arriving soon, as the Nov. 5 election approaches.
Registered voters in California can expect to receive their ballots soon, as officials begin sending out voting packages by Oct. 7, 29 days before the presidential election.
Voters can choose to fill out, sign, and mail back their ballot—no stamp needed—by Election Day, Nov. 5, which is the last day for a valid ballot to be postmarked. Signatures are required and will be checked against those provided on voter registration cards to verify authenticity.
Ballots can also be dropped off at in-person polls on Election Day between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m., or at designated drop boxes, which will be opened around Oct. 7.
Residents who need to submit a change of address have until Oct. 21 to update their registration. Prospective voters can register before or on Election Day.
All county voting centers will exchange mail-in ballots for polling place forms for those who prefer to vote in person. Those who arrive without their mailed ballot will be asked to fill out a provisional ballot that will be counted once the county can verify that the original ballot was not submitted.
Voters can track their ballots’ status on the