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Voter Registration
Any U.S. citizen who will be at least 18 years of age prior to the general election can register to vote. In California, the deadline to register to vote for an election is 15 days before each local and statewide election. You do not have to choose a political party in order to register. Registration is free of charge and permanent unless you change political parties, your name or address. In those cases, you must re-register. Registration forms are available in a number of locations, including the office where you license and title your vehicles. It is also possible to download and print out a registration form on the county and state elections information websites. Upon completion of the registration card, return it in person or by mail to the county registrar of voters. Before each election, the county will mail you a sample ballot with the location of your poll. California residents are able to vote by absentee ballet without stating a reason. Contact your county registrar of voters for details:
Statewide Information
California Secretary of State
Elections & Voter Information
916-653-6814
www.sos.ca.gov/elections
County Voter Registration
Merced County Elections
2222 M Street
Merced 209-385-7541
www.co.merced.ca.us/index.aspx?NID=225
San Joaquin County Elections
44 North San Joaquin Street
Stockton 209-468-2885
www.sjcrov.org
Stanislaus County Elections
1021 I Street
Modesto 209-525-5200
www.stanvote.com
Political Parties
California Democratic Committee
Sacramento
916-442-5707
www.cadem.org
California Republican Party
Sacramento
916-448-9496
www.cagop.org
League of Women Voters
As a nonpartisan political organization, the League of Women Voters encourages citizens to remain informed and active in our government. This nationwide organization furnishes information about candidates, issues, and voting procedures. In addition to its own website, the League of Women Voters in California has developed the award-winning Smart Voter website. Call or visit online for local league connections.
California League of Women Voters
Sacramento
916-442-7215
https://lwvc.org
Smart Voter
Nonpartisan Election Information
www.smartvoter.org
