{"id":2996,"date":"2026-04-10T09:34:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:34:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/california\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=2996"},"modified":"2026-04-10T09:57:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T16:57:22","slug":"voter-info-center","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/california\/resources\/voter-info-center\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 June Election &#8211; Voter Information Center"},"template":"","class_list":["post-2996","resource","type-resource","status-publish","hentry","resource_type-voting-tool"],"acf":{"details":{"summary":"California will have a statewide election on June 2, 2026. Across the state, voters will be asked to decide on candidates for federal, state, and local offices. Voters in many cities and counties will vote on ballot measures that could shape the future of their local communities.\u00a0\r\n\r\nUse this page to learn how you can participate in the June primary election and how you can help fight for our democracy by supporting Common Cause\u2019s election protection program. Make your voice heard!","featured_image":"","resource_type":258,"authors":"","related_issues":[109,429],"related_work":false,"location":3},"sidebar":{"helper_enable_sidebar":false,"helper_media_contact":{"heading":"Media Contact","manually_enter_person":false,"person":"","name":"","role":"","phone":"","email":""},"helper_links_downloads":{"heading":"Links & Downloads","links":null}},"page_layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_wysiwyg":{"content":"<h2><b>Voting: What Are My Rights?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with all statewide elections, Californians have several options for registering to vote and casting a ballot for the June 2 election. Learn more about your rights below.<\/span>\r\n<h4><b>Who can vote in California?<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To vote in statewide elections in California, you must be:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A U.S. citizen,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A resident of California,\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least 18 years old on Election Day, and<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not currently serving a prison sentence or found <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/elections\/voter-registration\/conservatorship\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mentally incompetent to vote<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by a court.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although you must be 18 or older on Election Day to vote, 16 and 17 year olds in California can pre-register to vote. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/elections\/pre-register-16-vote-18\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/elections\/voting-rights-restored\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Californians with a criminal record<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have the right to vote, including people who have finished their sentence or are awaiting trial, those who are serving a misdemeanor or felony jail sentence, and those who are on a form of community supervision such as probation or parole. The only time a conviction affects your right to vote is while you are serving a state or federal prison sentence.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Californians who are unhoused and meet the eligibility criteria above also have the right to vote. If you are unhoused, you may register to vote at a location where you spend most of your time, such as a shelter, park, or cross streets. You can also provide a mailing address, if available, to receive a mailed ballot and other election materials.<\/span>\r\n<h4><b>How do I register to vote?<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voter registration is required before an eligible Californian can vote. It is important to make sure that your registration is up-to-date so that you can receive the correct ballot in time for the election. If you have moved, changed your name, or regained your voting rights since you last voted, you will need to update your registration. You can also update your registration to change your party or language preferences.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the June 2 election, you can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/registertovote.ca.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">register or update your voter registration online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, by mail, or at your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/elections\/voting-resources\/county-elections-offices\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local election office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, DMV, public assistance office, post office, or public library until May 18, 2026.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you miss the May 18 deadline, you can use <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/elections\/voter-registration\/same-day-reg\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">same-day registration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to register or update your information in-person at your vote center or polling place until the close of polls on Election Day.<\/span>\r\n<h4><b>How can I cast my ballot?<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are multiple ways that you can vote in California.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Mail<\/strong>:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All voters with active registrations will automatically be mailed a ballot. Once you complete this ballot, you can return it through USPS in the ballot envelope provided. No postage is required.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Drop box<\/strong>:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You may also return a completed ballot using any official ballot drop box across the state. In many counties, this may be the fastest way to return the ballot you received by mail. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find drop-box and early voting locations here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>In person<\/strong>:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you prefer or need to vote in-person, voting locations will be open in every county on June 2 from 7am to 8pm. Early in-person voting options will also be available starting May 5. Your nearest voting location will be listed on the sample ballot you receive by mail. You can also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/voterstatus.sos.ca.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find your voting location here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or on your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/elections\/voting-resources\/county-elections-offices\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">county elections website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to sign your ballot envelope before returning it by mail or drop box. Elections officials will compare this signature to the one on your registration before counting your ballot and will contact you if your signature is missing or does not compare. Your ballot must be postmarked or returned to a drop box by 8pm on June 2 to be counted. Sign up for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/california.ballottrax.net\/voter\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where\u2019s My Ballot<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get updates when your ballot is mailed to you, received, and counted.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know your rights at the polls:<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are in line to vote when polls close, you have the right to vote. Stay in line!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not have to show ID to vote in the June 2 election, unless you did not provide your license or social security number when you registered <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this is your first time voting in a federal election (this is rare).<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you experience challenges at the polls\u2013including issues with registering or casting your ballot, long lines, or intimidation\u2013call or text <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/866ourvote.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">866-OUR-VOTE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to speak with a trained election protection volunteer.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><b>What if I need help voting?<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voting materials and in-person voting assistance are available in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/elections\/voting-resources\/language-requirements\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">multiple languages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Add your language preference when registering to vote or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/elections\/voting-resources\/county-elections-offices\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact your county elections office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ask if voting materials are available in your preferred language.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assistance is also available for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.disabilityrightsca.org\/get-help\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">voters with disabilities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including accessible ballot-marking devices and curbside voting at polling places and vote centers statewide. You can also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/elections\/voting-resources\/county-elections-offices\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact your county elections office<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more about Remote Accessible Vote-By-Mail and Emergency Ballot Delivery options.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any voter is permitted to bring up to two people\u2013other than their employer or union representative\u2013into the voting booth to assist them. Californians are also entitled to take up to two hours off of work to vote if they do not have enough time outside of normal working hours.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, you may have someone else return your completed ballot for you to any drop box or voting location, as long as they are not being paid based on the number of ballots they return. Just complete the authorization section on your ballot envelope.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/elections\/voter-bill-rights\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">California Voter Bill of Rights here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to learn more about your right to vote.<\/span>\r\n<h2><b>Election Protection: How Can I Help?<\/b><\/h2>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common Cause ensures that every voter can make their voices heard, even when anti-voter rules or actors try to get in the way. This June, we will mobilize trained Election Protection volunteers to help our fellow Californians navigate the voting process and cast their votes without obstruction, confusion, or intimidation. Join us!<\/span>\r\n<h4><b>Volunteer!<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In partnership with Asian Law Caucus and Lawyers\u2019 Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area, Common Cause conducts the largest non-partisan election protection program in California. At polling places, volunteers will check for language and disability access, assist any voters who are encountering problems, and monitor to help ensure that voter harassment and disenfranchisement do not occur. Volunteers will fill out a checklist for each polling place visited and report problems through established channels. Volunteers will be trained and equipped with a legal hotline to help address any issues at the polls.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdrpk4O0auK0f9hMBKCkd_L-MtcEmqZaZJtPiCcm-Fv19YqfQ\/viewform?usp=publish-editor\"><b>SIGN UP to volunteer here<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by <\/span><b>May 8, 2026<\/b><b>.<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common Cause is looking for volunteers to monitor polls in these Southern California counties: Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>Volunteer Requirements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Availability on Tuesday, June 2<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least 18 years old\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No prior experience necessary; legal and non-legal backgrounds welcome\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not have to be a U.S. citizen or a registered voter<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No language skills beyond basic English are required, but we are especially seeking bilingual volunteers to verify the presence of translated election materials and potentially assist voters.<\/span><\/li>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access to a car is strongly preferred<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u202fIn addition to a four-hour shift, volunteers should prepare to travel up to 90 minutes to their assigned polling places. We make every effort to reduce travel time and consider each volunteer\u2019s preferences. Volunteers will also need to attend a 90-minute online training session (CA MCLE credit available for attorneys) prior to participating.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>Pro Bono Credit and Volunteer Gift Cards<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:\u202fTo help offset transportation costs and as a thank you for their service, non-attorney volunteers may be eligible to receive a digital gift card after completing the program. Attorneys and law students who are participating in the program to receive MCLE credit or fulfill pro bono requirements are not eligible to receive this gift card.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n<\/span><b>Questions?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Please email cacommoncause@gmail.com.<\/span>\r\n<h4><b>Donate!<\/b><\/h4>\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Together, we can make a real difference in helping voters exercise their rights and protecting the democratic process at a moment when so much is at stake. It costs just $50 to sponsor a volunteer, giving them the training, support, and resources they need to assist dozens of voters on Election Day.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will you chip in $50 today to support our Election Protection Program and stand with us to ensure every Californian\u2019s voice is heard this November?<\/span>\r\n<h5><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/act.commoncause.org\/fundraising\/sponsor-an-election-protection-volunteer\">SPONSOR A VOLUNTEER TODAY!<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h5>"}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_add_component","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_add_component":null},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_work","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_work":{"heading":"Work","manually_curate":false,"work":null}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_resources","_acfe_flexible_toggle":null,"component_resources":{"heading":"Related Resources","button_text":"See all Related Resources","manually_curate":false,"resource":null}}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>2026 June Election - Voter Information Center - Common Cause California<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/california\/resources\/voter-info-center\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"2026 June Election - Voter Information Center\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/california\/resources\/voter-info-center\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Common Cause California\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-10T16:57:22+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/california\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/common-cause-share-image.png\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"630\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/png\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/california\/resources\/voter-info-center\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/california\/resources\/voter-info-center\/\",\"name\":\"2026 June Election - Voter Information Center - Common Cause California\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/california\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-04-10T16:34:41+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-10T16:57:22+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/california\/resources\/voter-info-center\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/california\/resources\/voter-info-center\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/california\/resources\/voter-info-center\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.commoncause.org\/california\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"2026 June Election &#8211; 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