Golden State Today

California's Secretary of State, Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., issued a reminder to voters about the approaching deadline for online voter registration for the upcoming November 5, 2024 General Election. Today marks the final day for Californians to register or update their voter information online in order to vote in this election.

In a statement, Secretary Weber emphasized the significance of participating in this election: "The November 5, 2024, General Election will be a consequential election," she said. She encouraged eligible citizens to use the state's mobile-friendly registration website at registertovote.ca.gov.

For those uncertain about their current registration status, there is an option to verify it quickly through voterstatus.sos.ca.gov. Additionally, voters can sign up for ballot tracking alerts via wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov. This service provides updates on whether ballots have been received and counted or if any issues need correction before counting.

Those who miss today's deadline still have access to "Same Day" voter registration at county elections offices or designated voting locations up until Election Day itself. This process requires filling out a form and casting a provisional ballot that will be counted once verification is complete.

Secretary Weber highlighted several key dates leading up to the election:

- Ballot drop-off locations became available on October 8.

- Early voting centers open in Voter’s Choice Act counties from October 26.

- Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by November 12.

Further details regarding county elections offices are accessible at sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices.