California Voters Have Until Monday to Register for June 2 Primary

Monday, May 18 is the final day for eligible Californians to register to vote in the June 2 primary and receive a mail ballot. All active registered voters in California will receive a mail ballot for the June primary. County election officials began distributing ballots earlier this month.

Officials urge residents to double-check their registration status or submit a new application online before the deadline. Registration can be completed online, by mail, or in person, with applications also available at government offices, including the DMV, libraries, and county election offices.

To register, applicants must provide a California driver’s license or identification card displaying their date of birth, as well as the last four digits of their Social Security number. This information will be verified with DMV records. If the information matches and is authorized, the DMV will add its signature to the voter registration application.

If records are not found, applicants will need to print and sign a paper application and mail it.

Voters who miss Monday’s cutoff can still register and cast ballots in person at county elections offices, vote centers, or polling locations through Election Day, though those ballots may require additional verification before being fully processed.

Californians can confirm whether they are already registered through the Secretary of State’s voter status portal. County elections officials will verify each application and notify applicants whether it is approved or if more information is needed.

The June 2 primary will shape several major statewide contests, including California’s gubernatorial race, as voters begin narrowing candidate fields ahead of the general election.