NBC 7’s Kelvin Henry breaks down the important deadlines for voter registration.
Decision 2024: What to Know
- San Diego Voter's Guide: Everything you need to know about voting in the 2024 Presidential Election
- When is the deadline to vote? Election Day is Nov. 5, 2024. For more important dates, click here.
- Where to vote early: Early voting is underway now through Election Day. On Oct. 26, nearly 40 vote centers will open for voters to chose from. Find a location here.
- How to vote by mail: Every San Diego County voter receives a ballot in the mail. Fill it out, sign it, and return it at hundreds of drop-off locations across the county.
- Who is on the ballot? Enter your address here to find candidates on the state and national level. Follow NBC 7's Decision 2024 for more on local measures and candidates.
- What propositions are on the ballot? Here are all 10 California ballot propositions for the 2024 election, explained
- Report a problem: Here's how to report incidents at the polls
With the Nov. 5 general election just a few weeks away, California residents may want to check their voter registration status to ensure they're able to vote in the Presidential Election.
If you think you may have registered to vote before, or want to make changes to your voting preferences, check your registration status here.
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If you've recently moved or changed your name, you must re-register to vote by completing a new voter registration form.
Either way, it's a good idea to ensure the Registrar of Voters has your correct mailing address.
If you have not previously registered, you can do so here:
To register to vote in California, you must be:
- A U.S. citizen
- A California resident
- At least 18 years old on or before the next election
- Not in state or federal prison for a felony conviction
- Not declared mentally incompetent by court action
The last day to register online or by mail to vote in the state of California is Oct. 21. If you miss the deadline, don't worry. There's still a way to vote in the November election. More details below and here.
Can I still register to vote if I miss the deadline?
Luckily, for those who miss out on registering to vote during the window, the state of California allows residents to register using what's called conditional voter registration up until and on Election Day, but it must be done in person.
If you meet the criteria to become a registered voter, go to the Registrar's office at 5600 Overland Ave., San Diego, or any vote center to register and to vote using a provisional ballot. Rest assured, your vote will still be counted once you've been verified as a registered voter.
You will also be registered to vote in any future elections.
