Who can vote by mail in california

In California, any registered voter can vote by mail, also known as absentee voting. Here are some groups of voters who are eligible to vote by mail:

  1. All registered voters: Any registered voter in California can request a vote-by-mail ballot for any election.
  2. Voters with disabilities: Voters with disabilities can request a vote-by-mail ballot and a ballot-marking device to assist with voting.
  3. Voters with a physical disability: Voters with a physical disability can request a vote-by-mail ballot and a ballot-marking device to assist with voting.
  4. Voters with a cognitive disability: Voters with a cognitive disability can request a vote-by-mail ballot and a ballot-marking device to assist with voting.
  5. Voters who are 65 years of age or older: Voters who are 65 years of age or older can request a vote-by-mail ballot.
  6. Voters who are in the military or overseas: Voters who are in the military or overseas can request a vote-by-mail ballot and a ballot-marking device to assist with voting.
  7. Voters who are temporarily absent from their precinct: Voters who are temporarily absent from their precinct can request a vote-by-mail ballot.

To request a vote-by-mail ballot in California, you can:

  1. Fill out a request form: You can download and fill out a vote-by-mail ballot request form from the California Secretary of State's website or the website of your county elections office.
  2. Contact your county elections office: You can contact your county elections office by phone, email, or in person to request a vote-by-mail ballot.
  3. Use an online portal: Some counties in California offer online portals where you can request a vote-by-mail ballot.

Once you request a vote-by-mail ballot, it will be mailed to you at the address on file with the county elections office. You can then complete the ballot and return it by mail or in person to your county elections office.