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California has a 15-day deadline to register to vote in any election. There may be different steps you take depending on when you became a new resident of California.
To be eligible to vote in an election, you should submit your Voter Registration form no later than 15-days before the day of the election you wish to participate. You need only to register to vote once, unless you move or change your name.
You can register to vote online, by mail, or by submitting a Voter Registration form in person at the Registrar of Voters’ office. The sooner you become registered to vote, the earlier you will receive your voting materials for the next election.
If you want to vote in the current election and you live in Santa Clara County, you must register and vote in person at the Registrar of Voter’s main office on Berger Drive. You must do this no later than seven days BEFORE Election Day. You should NOT visit a Vote Center.
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Helpful Hint! California’s ballot can be long, with many contests and measures. To be prepared, you can view your State and local County Voter Information Guides on the internet in advance.
Information about registration and voting for New Residents is found in California Elections Code sections 3400 through 3408.