Be prepared and make sure that you know when to vote, where to vote, what to bring with you on Election Day.
- When to Vote - Polls are open from 7am to 8pm on Election Day.
- What to Bring - Bring your sample ballot on which you have marked your selections.
- Where to Vote - By simply typing in your address, you can get your polling location and view a picture of the location online with our Polling Place Locator.
- What if I'm Not on the Registered Voter List? - When you sign in at the polling place, your name will be checked against a list of registered voters. If your name is not on the list of registered voters at that polling place, you can still vote on a "provisional ballot." This ballot will be counted separately. After the election, officials will determine if you are eligible to vote and add your ballot to the official count.
- What if I Have a Disability? - Federal law requires that polling places be accessible to persons with disabilities. For specific questions about the services available to you, please contact us at (916) 875-6451, or email Voter Registration and Elections.
- What are My Rights as a Voter?
- Equal treatment and opportunity to register and vote, regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex or disability.
- Privacy - only you should know how you voted.
- Having your vote accurately counted and recorded.
- If you have a disability, access to a voting device you can use, along with appropriate assistance.
- Help in voting from poll workers IF you ask for it.
- Courtesy and respect from poll workers, election officials and all others at the polling place.
- Information on the Upcoming Election - Important dates and information to ensure you are prepared for the upcoming election.
