California primary 2026: Where do I go to vote? Finding your polling place

The 2026 California primary election is here. But what if you’re not sure where to find your assigned polling place?

Voters across California will cast their ballots Tuesday in federal races and major statewide offices — including governor.

Here’s what to know about finding your polling place:

When is Election Day?

The 2026 primary election is on Tuesday, June 2.

When can I vote?

California voters can begin returning their ballots at an early voting site.

While operating hours at early voting sites vary by county, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.

“No voters who arrive after the polls close may cast votes,” according to the California Secretary of State website. However, voters in line when the polls close must be allowed to vote or drop off a vote-by-mail ballot, the California Secretary of State’s Office said. But those who arrive after the polls close are not allowed to vote, even if people who were already in line are still voting.

At 8 p.m., county elections officials will begin tallying the results.

How do I find my polling place?

If you’re going to the polls in person, here’s how to find out where to go, according to the League of Women Voters of California:

• Visit VOTE411.org and provide your voting address to find your polling place and other relevant ballot information.
• You can find your polling place location on the back of the Voter Information Guide mailed to you by your county.
• Visit the Secretary of State’s website to look up your polling place.
• You can contact your county elections office to find your polling place.
• You can text “Vote” to GOVOTE (468683).
• You can call (800) 345-VOTE(8683) and choose option 5.

This story was originally published June 1, 2026 at 12:52 PM with the headline "California primary 2026: Where do I go to vote? Finding your polling place."