Beginning with the November 3, 2020 General Election all registered voters will be mailed a Vote by Mail ballot to ensure a safe and accessible voting option during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mailing of Vote by Mail ballots in all elections begins 29 days prior to Election Day.
Vote by Mail
Request a vote-by-mail ballot by October 27, 2020.
Return by mail—must be postmarked on or before November 3, 2020 and received by your county elections office no later than November 20, 2020.
Return in person—to your county elections office or any polling place in your county before 8:00 p.m. on November 3, 2020.
Vote at the Polls on Election Day
Polls are open on Election Day: November 3, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The location of your polling place is printed on the back page of the county Voter Information Guide your county elections official mailed to you.
You can also find your polling place:
✆ By calling (800) 345-VOTE (8683)
Online at www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place
By texting Vote to GOVOTE (468683)
Visit https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections for more information about voting information for the State of California.
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You must be a U.S. citizen to vote in federal, state or local elections.
Are a U.S. citizen.
Meet your state’s residency requirements.
You can be homeless and still meet these requirements.
Are 18 years old on or before Election Day
In some states, you can register to vote before you turn 18 if you will be 18 by Election Day.
Are registered to vote by your state’s voter registration deadline. North Dakota does not require voter registration.
Non-citizens, including permanent legal residents
Some people with felony convictions. Rules vary by state. Check with your state elections office about the laws in your state.
Some people who are mentally incapacitated. Rules vary by state.
For President in the general election: U.S. citizens residing in U.S. territories
Check with your state or local election office for any questions about who can and cannot vote.
-"Who Can and Can't Vote in U.S. Elections" usa.gov Last Updated: October 11, 2019
You can be a resident of two states, but you can only vote in one. So if you're a college student who has a permanent address is in one state and lives in another to attend school, you can choose where you want to cast your vote. You'll need to check with your home state or the state your school is in for more details on registration requirements, how to register and, of course, how to vote. You can generally find this information through a state's Secretary of State website or the board of elections. Additionally, if you decide to vote in your home state but are living in another state, you'll probably need to vote absentee. Make sure you allow yourself enough time to receive — and return — your ballot through the mail. The same goes for changing registration: While a few states offer same-day voter registration, many have firm deadlines for registering new voters before an election.
-"A Guide to Voting as a College Student" Thoughtco.com