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Your Vote. Your Voice.
California Primary Election
June 2, 2026

ARE YOU SIGNED UP TO VOTE?

May 18, 2026 Last day to register to vote in this election.
June 2, 2026 ELECTION DAY Your voting location is open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

GET READY:

Register to vote by May 18 at registertovote.ca.gov (https://registertovote.ca.gov).
Check your registration to make sure it’s up to date. If your signature has changed over time, then re-register to update your signature at voterstatus.sos.ca.gov (https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov).
If you want to get voting materials in a language other than English, make that choice at voterstatus.sos.ca.gov (https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov).

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Get Ready

Know your rights

You have the following rights:

• The right to vote if you are a registered voter.
• The right to get a new ballot if you have made a mistake, if you have not already cast your ballot.
• The right to vote if you are still in line when the polls close.

Read the entire Voter Bill of Rights in multiple languages at sos.ca.gov/elections/voter-bill-rights.

help for voters

VOTE411, an online election guide from the League of Women Voters of California Education Fund – VOTE411 makes it easy to see everything that will be on your ballot, including national, state and local candidates and measures. You can also see your voting location. Type in your address at Vote411.org.

Official Voter Information Guide from the California Secretary of State – In addition to a ballot, all registered voters will receive a Voter Information Guide from the state. It includes voting resources and statements from the candidates. Find the Official Voter Information Guide online at voterguide.sos.ca.gov.

Easy Voter Guide – Order copies or download this guide in five languages at easyvoterguide.org.

County Elections Offices – You may have other contests on your ballot. If so, you will receive a County Voter Information Guide. Find your County Elections Office online at sos.ca.gov/county-elections-offices.

Voter Hotlines from the California Secretary of State – Voters who want to find out more can also call the Secretary of State at these numbers:
ENGLISH (800) 345-VOTE (8683)
ESPAÑOL / SPANISH (800) 232-VOTA (8682)
中文 / CHINESE (800) 339-2857
HINDI (888) 345-2692
日本語/ JAPANESE (800) 339-2865
KHMER (888) 345-4917
KOREAN (866) 575-1558
TAGALOG (800) 339-2957
THAI (855) 345-3933
VIET NG / VIETNAMESE (800) 339-8163
TTY /TTD 711

Election Protection – The national, nonpartisan Election Protection coalition works year-round to ensure that all voters have an equal opportunity to vote and have that vote count. Call or text 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).

About the June 2, 2026 Primary Election

How the Statewide Primary Election Works in California

In this “primary” election, voters will choose which two candidates will move on to the “general” election in November. For the following offices, you may choose any candidate on your ballot, from any political party. The two candidates with the most votes will run against each other in November. It is possible that those
two candidates will be from the same political party.

There may be other local government candidates or judges on your ballot depending on where you live. Your county elections office will mail you a County Voter Information Guide that lists everything that you can vote on.

Remember, you do not have to vote on everything! Learn about the candidates and propositions that are important to you and make your choice.

Offices that represent everyone in California (elected for a four-year term)

• Governor – The highest elected official in California: Oversees most state departments and agencies. Prepares annual state budget. Approves or rejects new state laws.
• Lieutenant Governor – Next in line: Becomes Governor if the elected Governor leaves office. Has a tie-breaking vote in the State Senate. Serves on boards and commissions.
• Secretary of State – Head of elections and record keeping: Coordinates statewide elections and oversees election laws. Also keeps records about new corporations and businesses and other state databases.
• Controller – The state’s bookkeeper: Keeps track of how the state’s money is spent. Issues most checks from the state and manages collection of money due to the state. Reports on finances of state and local governments.
• Treasurer – The state’s banker: Manages the state’s investments and assets. Coordinates the sale of state bonds.
• Attorney General – The state’s top lawyer: Makes sure laws are enforced the same way across the state. Manages the state Department of Justice. Oversees sheriffs and district attorneys.
• Insurance Commissioner – Insurance overseer: Manages the state Department of Insurance. Enforces laws that insurance companies must follow.
• Superintendent of Public Instruction – Head of public schools: Manages the state Department of Education. Provides leadership and assistance to all public schools in California. Enforces education regulations.

Ways to Vote

1) vote by mail

Mark your ballot and seal it inside the envelope provided.

Follow the directions on the ballot to mark your choices.

Check that you are using the return envelope with your name on it.

Put your ballot into the envelope & seal. Only 1 ballot in each envelope.

Sign and date the envelope.

Date and sign your name carefully on the back of the envelope using ink.

MAIL YOUR BALLOT BACK EARLY! You can fill it in and mail it back as soon as you receive it.
No stamp? No problem. You do not need a stamp to mail back your ballot.

Mail your ballot back early because it must be postmarked by Election Day, June 2.
To ensure your ballot is postmarked by Election Day make sure to mail it at least five days before Election Day, June 2, 2026. If mailing on Election Day, get a manual postmark from a postal employee inside a United States Post Office.

2) drop off your ballot

If you decide to hand in your ballot instead of mailing it, you must drop it off no later than 8PM on Election Day, June 2.
Drop off your ballot at any Voting Location or secure Ballot Dropbox in your county.
For details and locations check caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov.

3) VOTE in person

At in-person Voting Locations you can:

• Vote in person.
• Drop off your completed ballot.
• Vote with an accessible voting machine.
• Get help and voting materials in multiple languages.

Early voting, starting before Election Day, will be available in some locations.
Find Early Voting and Ballot Dropbox locations at caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov.
Find your Voting Location at findmypollingplace.sos.ca.gov.

TRACK MY BALLOT

After returning your ballot, check WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov (https://WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov) to find out where your ballot is in the process and when it has been accepted.

Visit VOTE411.org to see what will be on your ballot. It’s easy. Just enter your address.

CALIFORNIA PRIMARY ELECTION
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2026