Official local election links

Find your county election office.

California's 58 county election offices manage local voter records, ballots, polling places, vote centers, drop boxes and county voter guides. Search the directory, then verify details on the official county website.

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Independent directory: CA Votes is not a government website. County links below come from the California Secretary of State's official directory and were checked September 14, 2026. Confirm time-sensitive details with the county office before relying on them.

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Official county election websites

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Source: California Secretary of State county elections offices directory. The state voter hotline is (800) 345-VOTE (8683).

When to contact the county

What county election offices handle

Registration and address questions

Confirm whether a recent registration or address update reached the county record. The state's My Voter Status tool is another official starting point.

Polling places and vote centers

Verify assigned polling locations, early-voting sites, opening hours and accessibility services before traveling.

Vote-by-mail ballots

Ask about a ballot that did not arrive, replacement options, signature questions, drop boxes or the status of a returned ballot.

Local contests and measures

Use the county voter information guide for local candidates, measures and polling-place details that are not covered by the statewide guide.

November 3, 2026

Statewide dates still apply

October 5

Ballots begin mailing

County officials begin mailing vote-by-mail ballots no later than this date.

October 6

Drop-off locations open

All counties must open secure ballot drop-off locations by this date.

October 19

Regular registration deadline

Online applications and paper registrations must meet the statewide deadline.

November 3

Election Day

Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; conditional registration remains available in person.

Read the complete 2026 California general election guide for mail-return, early-voting and registration details.

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