How to register to vote on Election Day in California for the 2026 midterms
Under California law, U.S. citizens who are not yet registered to vote can register on Election Day.
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Under California law, U.S. citizens who are not yet registered to vote can register on Election Day.
People voting in the 2026 midterms in California typically do not need to bring anything with them to their polling place, but there are certain circumstances in which they will need to bring a form of ID.
All ballots in the state of California must be cast in person or returned by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
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California voters who want to check whether their registration is up to date for the 2026 midterms can do so online or by calling their county elections office.
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