2025 Election Resources for Voters

Older Black Voter Submitting her Mail-In Ballot to a Ballot DropBox

Election Day is almost here—Tuesday, November 4! Your voice is powerful, and your vote matters. The League is here to support you with reliable election information.

Have general questions about voting and elections?
Contact us toll free at 888-870-VOTE (8683).

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Same-Day Voter Registration

For voters returning their completed mail-in ballots, no postage is required. Ballots can be returned using your county’s secure ballot drop boxes (find your nearest location) or by walking into your nearest USPS office to get it postmarked before dropping it in the mail.

For in-person voting, find your nearest voting location at FindMyPollingPlace.sos.ca.gov.

League Resources to Help Empower Every Voter

Easy Voter Guide available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean | read/print at easyvoterguide.org

Easy Voter Guide – Unbiased publication for new and busy voters, providing important information about voting and the state ballot measures. The Easy Voter Guide, available in 5 languages, is community-reviewed to ensure the information is easy to understand.

VOTE411 – A comprehensive, nonpartisan online ballot tool to candidates covering federal, state, and local races in California. You can also learn about ballot measures, find your polling place, and more.

Visit VOTE411.org/ballot to enter your address and view your ballot.

Voter Bill of Rights – Makes your voting rights easy to understand and is available in multiple languages. The Bill of Rights was rewritten several years ago in plain language in a collaboration among the League of Women Voters of California, the California Secretary of State, and the Center for Civic Design.

Check out our Know Your Voting Rights page for more helpful information.

More Voter Resources

The Secretary of State offers many helpful guides and hotlines for all voters, like the:

Voters with Medical Emergencies Fact Sheet
USPS Frequently Asked Questions
How to Fix a Missing or Mismatched Signature on Your Vote-by-Mail Return Envelope
Contact the California Secretary of State’s hotline at 800-345-VOTE (8683). Visit their website for assistance in multiple languages.

Here are some important reminders about election safety:

Have questions or concerns? Contact Election Protection at 866-687-8683. Assistance is available in multiple languages.
Watch out for false information—some people may spread misleading claims for political gain. You can report misinformation you see at ReportDisinfo.org.
Know that election officials follow strict safeguards to ensure every ballot is accurately counted. This process takes time, so please be patient. Learn more by watching this video series from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.

Ready to vote? Vote early!

Ballots will start being mailed out on October 6. Find Early Voting and Ballot Dropbox locations.
After returning your ballot, use WheresMyBallot to find out where your ballot is in the process and when it has been accepted.

Missed the voter registration deadline? No problem! You can still vote in this election!

You can register and vote on the same day – all the way up through Election Day. Learn how to complete Same Day Voter Registration. If you need to register after October 20 and want to vote from home, contact your County Elections Office to find out how to register and get a vote-by-mail ballot through Election Day.

Did you know…

You do not have to vote on everything on your ballot.
If you made a mistake on your ballot, and you have not turned it in, you can request a new one.
As long as you are in line at your polling place by 8pm on Election Day, November 4 – you still can vote. Stay in line!
Heard a rumor you want to fact-check about California elections? Check out the CA Secretary of State’s trusted information.