Voters' rights

These are some of the rights everyCalifornia voter has. You can also download a 1-page Voter’s Bill of Rights from the California Secretary of State’s Office.

• You have a right to register to vote if you are eligible.

• Any California voter can choose whether to vote in–person or absentee.

• You have the right to cast a secret ballot, but you can also ask for assistance if you want it.

• You can still cast your vote if you are present and in line when the polling place closes at 8pm.

• If your name is not on the list of voters, you still have the right to cast a provisional ballot. 

• Your employer is required to provide time off for voting if you are unable to vote outside of working hours. Click here for more information.

• If you lost your right to vote because you were convicted of a felony, your right to vote is restored once you finish serving time and any parole.

For more information about current Voter’s Rights issues, visit CALVEC’s web site  and Voting rights links.

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