November 3, 2026 general election

Find the right place to vote.

Use California's official location tools to find your assigned polling place, a vote center, an early-voting site, or a ballot drop box. Check again before you leave; locations and hours can change.

Find my polling place Find early voting or a drop box

The official tools open on California government systems. CA Votes does not receive the address or personal information you enter there.

Independent guide: CA Votes is not a government website. Your county elections office sets and updates local voting locations; verify the result on the official state or county site.

Before you go

A three-step in-person voting check

1

Find the location

Use the state polling-place finder, your county voter information guide, or your county elections office.

2

Confirm the details

Check the address, dates, hours, and whether the location is an assigned polling place or a countywide vote center.

3

Make a backup plan

Save your county office number and identify an early-voting site or ballot drop box in case your schedule changes.

Election Day

Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

California's November 3, 2026 polling places are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you are in line by 8:00 p.m., stay in line—you may still vote. Early-voting dates and hours vary by location.

Choose the right official tool

Polling place, vote center, or drop box?

Assigned polling place

The state finder can match an address to its current polling place and show related election information.

Vote center or early voting

Some counties use vote centers that allow any voter in the county to vote at any center. Confirm your county's model and hours.

Ballot drop box

Use the state early-voting finder or your county elections office for current secure drop-off locations and availability.

Need local confirmation?

Go directly to your county elections office.

CA Votes maintains one searchable directory of the official election website for every California county.

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Common questions

California polling-place questions

Can my polling place change?

Yes. Counties establish voting locations, and a location can change between elections. Check the official result again close to the day you plan to vote.

Where is my assigned polling place printed?

Your county voter information guide includes your polling-place address. The Secretary of State also provides an online polling-place finder.

What if I missed the registration deadline?

Eligible Californians can use Conditional Voter Registration at participating county election offices, polling places, or vote centers through Election Day. Confirm a participating location before traveling.

Authoritative sources

Verify the guidance

California Secretary of State — Find Your Polling Place → California Secretary of State — Ways to Vote → Official Voter Information Guide — 2026 Quick Facts →