The right to vote is vital to our democracy -- it defines democracy. Every vote should be counted and every vote matters! Voting is one of the most important activities a good citizen can do. Your vote is your voice about what our government should do and how it should spend our tax dollars.
Qualifications and How to Register to Vote
(If you move, you must re-register to vote.)
Contact Information for California Elections and Voter Information
Orange County Registrar of Voters (714-567-7600; 1300 S. Grand Ave.; Santa Ana, CA 92705)
Tracking your vote-by-mail ballot—when it is mailed, received, and counted—has never been easier. The California Secretary of State is now offering Where’s My Ballot?—a new way for voters to track and receive notifications on the status of their vote-by-mail ballot. Powered by BallotTrax, Where’s My Ballot? lets voters know where their ballot is, and its status, every step of the way.
Sign-up at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov to receive automatic email, SMS (text), or voice call notifications about your ballot.