Congressional District 14 Special Primary Election

Yes, you can register at your voting location on Election Day.

California offers online voter registration.To register online in California, you need to provide a California-issued driver's license or California identification card number, the last four digits of your Social Security number, and consent to the use of your DMV-stored digital signature to use California’s online voter registration system. If you don't have a California-issued ID or don't want to provide consent for the use of your digital signature, you can use the California Online Voter Registration system to fill out an application. You must then print the form or request that your local election office print and mail the form to you. The printed form must be completed and returned to your local election office by mail or in person. Watch this video about online voter registration from the California Secretary of State.

Registration deadlinesIn person during early voting:May 18 - Jun 15In-person at voting location on Election Day:Jun 16Online:Jun 1By mail (postmarked by):Jun 1Voting deadlinesEarly voting:May 18 - Jun 15Return ballot by mail (postmarked by):Jun 16Return ballot in person:Jun 16 by 8:00 p.m. PDT

California mails a ballot to every active registered voter a few weeks before the election. Keep an eye on the mailbox, and be sure to mail it back or drop it in a drop-box before Election Day.What should I do if I don’t get my ballot? If you don’t receive your ballot in the mail, then contact your local election office. How do I return my ballot? Read the instructions carefully on how to mark and return your ballot. After you have voted, insert your ballot in the envelope provided, making sure you complete all required information on the envelope.You may return your voted ballot by mail, in person, or to a drop box. If you are returning your ballot by mail, it must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by your local election office no later than 7 days after Election Day. USPS recommends that voters mail their completed ballots at least one week before the due date. Find a USPS location near you.If you are returning your ballot in person or dropping it in a drop box, it must be delivered no later than the close of polls at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. Find your closest drop box on California's site. Anyone may return your ballot for you, as long as they do not get paid on a per ballot basis. In order for your ballot to be counted, you must fill out the authorization section found on the outside of your ballot envelope. If my election office finds an issue with my mail ballot after I return it, can I fix it?In California, you can correct the following issues after you return your ballot to your local election office: a missing signature a signature that does not compare to your signature(s) on recordThis process is called ballot curing.Your local election office will reach out to give you instructions if they find an issue with this information on your ballot return envelope. Methods of outreach may vary.Contact your local election office for more information about ballot curing.What do I need to do if I’ve moved? What’s on your ballot depends on where you live, so your voter registration is tied to your exact address. If you’ve moved, you need to re-register with your new address. Watch this video about voting by mail from the California Secretary of State.

You can register to vote in person. Contact your local election office for information on when and where to register to vote. Same Day Voter Registration is a safety net for Californians who miss the deadline to register to vote or update their voter registration information. Voters can use the Same Day Voter Registration process, also known as conditional voter registration, from the day after the deadline all the way through Election Day. These ballots will be processed once the county elections office has completed the voter registration verification process.Learn more by visiting the California Secretary of State website or contacting your local election office.

To register in California you must: be a United States citizenbe a California residentbe at least 18 years old or older on Election Day not be currently serving a state or federal prison term for the conviction of a felonynot be currently found to be mentally incompetent to vote by a court Watch this video about who can register to vote from the California Secretary of State.

Check that you're registered to vote on California's website. If you’re not registered: Register online by Jun 1. Your by mail registration form must be postmarked by Jun 1.

Active-duty military, their families, and overseas citizens can register to vote and request their absentee ballot using the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA). The FPCA process is done by mail, but your state may offer other options to request and return ballots. Please contact your local election office for more information about delivery and return methods, including email, fax, and state online portals. To follow the FPCA process:Fill out the Federal Post Card Application (FPCA), or download a copy. Your local election office may have questions, so please provide an email address or phone number where they can reach you.Send the application to your local election office.It is never too early to submit an FPCA! Please do so as soon as possible.Please fill out and send back your ballot as soon as you receive it.States begin mailing absentee ballots at least 45 days before Election Day. If you haven't received your ballot by 30 days before Election Day, contact your local election office.If your ballot does not arrive after you submit your FPCA, contact your local election office first. Then: You can still vote using the Federal Write-In Absentee Ballot (FWAB). Print, sign, and mail your FWAB to your local election office.If you mail a FWAB and then receive your regular absentee ballot, you should complete and mail your absentee ballot also. Election officials will ensure that only one ballot is counted.The Federal Voting Assistance Program offers additional information on military and overseas voting in California. You can also call 1-800-438-VOTE (8683) or email vote@fvap.gov Watch this video about military and overseas voting from the California Secretary of State.