{"id":351413,"date":"2020-03-17T09:36:41","date_gmt":"2020-03-17T14:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/voting\/california-voting-guide.html"},"modified":"2026-02-12T11:03:03","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T16:03:03","slug":"california-voting-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/voting\/california-voting-guide.html","title":{"rendered":"California Voting Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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    California Voting Guide<\/h1>\n\n
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    \n By Melissa McCall, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Laura Temme, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last reviewed\n
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    California<\/span> allows eligible voters to register online, by mail, or in person<\/span> up to 15 days before Election Day<\/span>. Conditional voter registration<\/span> is available through Election Day<\/span>. Photo ID is generally not required for registered voters<\/span>. California<\/span> automatically mails ballots to all active registered voters<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Voting is an important way to participate in society. In this article, you’ll find important voter information<\/span> for residents of <\/span>California<\/span>, including:<\/p>\n