Accessible Voting Options for the 2024 Election 

For individuals with limited resources or mobility, going to the polls to vote on election day can be challenging. This is a major obstacle that may prevent seniors and individuals with disabilities from exercising their right to vote for our nation’s leaders and policies.  

However, in California all registered voters receive a vote-by-mail ballot. Voting by mail does not require postage and enables you to send in your ballot early. Voters can track the status of their mailed ballots on the California Secretary of State’s website at voterstatus.sos.ca.gov. 

If you prefer not to mail your ballot, it can be dropped off at any polling place or ballot dropbox before polls close on election day. Anyone can return your ballot on your behalf, as long as they are not being paid on a per-ballot basis.   

Regardless of how you return your ballot, the authorization section on the outside of the ballot envelope must be filled out for it to be counted.  

Important reminder: If you are unable to sign your name on the envelope, make an “X” or a distinguishing mark by the red “X” on the envelope, or have someone print your name on the return envelope and sign as a witness. 

The 2024 general election will take place on Tuesday, November 5th. Learn more about ballots, registration deadlines, polling locations, and more at California Voting Information