May 21 is the deadline to register to vote or update voter registration information for the June 5, 2018 Statewide Direct Primary for those who want to vote at their regular polling places or vote by mail. However, there is a new safety net for voters. California citizens who do not register or update their voter registration information by the May 21 deadline have a new option called conditional voter registration.
Eligible citizens who miss the May 21 deadline can go to their county elections office or a designated satellite location to register and vote. Their ballots will be counted once the county office has completed the voter registration verification process. Voters can complete the conditional voter registration process from May 22 all the way through Election Day on June 5.
“If you’ve moved, changed your name or want to change your political-party preference, you’ll need to update your voter registration,” said Secretary of State Alex Padilla. “California citizens can quickly and easily update registration information online at RegisterToVote.ca.gov. If you are unsure of your voter registration status, you can verify your information online quickly and easily using the Secretary of State’s My Voter Status tool at voterstatus.sos.ca.gov.”
Source: Padilla’s office
