Official statewide news from Secretary of State, Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. #VoteCalifornia Voter Hotline at (800) 345-8683

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Early voting begins TODAY! Received your ballot? Drop it off at a secure drop box location, in person, or return it by mail! If you mail your ballot, we recommend mailing it back as soon as possible, or at least 7 days before Election Day to avoid any potential postal delays.
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📣 SOS Pop-Up Shop alert! Need a document authenticated for use abroad? ✈️ Looking to register a Domestic Partnership? 💖 Come to the El Dorado County Library, South Lake Tahoe Branch on November 16th for same-day apostille and domestic partnership registration services!🌐
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CA voters: TODAY is the last day to register online to vote in the 2026 General Election! 🗳️ Go to RegisterToVote.ca.gov and make sure your voice is heard this election. #CATrustedInfo2026 #VoteCalifornia
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Haven’t received your ballot? Make sure your voter status is up to date at VoterStatus.sos.ca.gov or call your county elections office! The last day to update your registration online is October 19th. #CATrustedInfo2026 #VoteCalifornia
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California is voting! 🗳️ Sign up to track your ballot at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov and be notified when your vote is counted! #CATrustedInfo2026 #VoteCalifornia
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Make sure your voice is heard this election! 🗳️ The last day to register online to vote is October 19th. Register today at RegisterToVote.ca.gov. #CATrustedInfo2026 #VoteCalifornia
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Secretary Weber responded to the US DOJ’s letter alleging that an unspecified number of individuals the federal government “believes are likely noncitizens” were mailed a ballot for the November 2026 General Election. Read the full letter: tinyurl.com/5cpdrybh
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SOS Pop-Up Shop reminder! 📅 Studying abroad and have documents needing authentication? ✈️ Looking to register a Domestic Partnership? 💖 The SOS Pop-Up Shop will be in Orange County on October 21st at the Orange County Clerk-Recorder's Office.
📣 SOS Pop-Up Shop alert! Need a document authenticated for use abroad? ✈️ Looking to register a Domestic Partnership? 💖 We’ve got you! Come to the Orange County Clerk-Recorder's Office on October 21st for same-day apostille and domestic partnership registration services! 🌐
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California will remain focused on our commitment to ensuring a free, fair, and smooth general election for ALL California voters.  Read more: sos.ca.gov/administration/ne…
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Planning to return your ballot by mail? We recommend you mail it back as soon as possible after you receive it, or at least 7 days before Election Day to avoid any potential postal delays.
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After that, consider returning it in person at a drop box location, or head into your local United States Post Office and request a hand-stamped postmark. Find all of your options at CAEarlyVoting.sos.ca.gov. #CATrustedInfo2026 #VoteCalifornia
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📣 SOS Pop-Up Shop alert! Need a document authenticated for use abroad? ✈️ Looking to register a Domestic Partnership? 💖 We’ve got you! Come to the San Bernardino Hall of Records on November 10th for same-day apostille and domestic partnership registration services! 🌐
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HEADS UP: The last day to register online to vote is October 19th! 🗳️ Don’t wait until the last minute. Register now at RegisterToVote.ca.gov. #CATrustedInfo2026 #VoteCalifornia
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On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we honor the history, resilience, and enduring contributions of Indigenous peoples in California and beyond. Today and every day, let’s continue to celebrate and uplift the diverse Native American communities that enrich our state.
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CA voters: You have options for returning your ballot! Drop it off at a secure drop box location, in person, or mail it today! If you choose to mail your ballot, we recommend mailing it back as soon as possible after you receive it, or at least 7 days before Election Day… (1/2)
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to avoid any potential postal delays. After that, consider returning it in person at a drop box location, or head into your local United States Post Office and request a hand-stamped postmark. Search for your options at CAEarlyVoting.sos.ca.gov. #CATrustedInfo2026 #VoteCalifornia
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When a completed mailed ballot is received, county elections officials compare the signature on the ballot return envelope to the signature in your voter record. If there is an issue, you will be contacted with steps to resolve it. #CATrustedInfo2026 #VoteCalifornia
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From early voting and replacement ballots to multilingual materials, you’ve got options to make a plan that works for you! 🗳️ Visit vote.ca.gov for more information. #CATrustedInfo2026 #VoteCalifornia
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CA voters: Make your voice heard this election season! October 19th is the last day to register online to vote or update your voter information. Get started at registertovote.ca.gov and make sure to #VoteEarly! 🗳️ Because democracy only works when we all participate.
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