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Under the leadership of Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.

the Secretary of State is dedicated to making government more transparent and accessible in the areas of elections, business, political campaigning, legislative advocacy, and state archives. The Secretary of State's responsibilities include:

• Serving as the state's Chief Elections Officer
• Implementing electronic filing and Internet disclosure of campaign financing and lobbying activity
• Maintaining filings for certain types of businesses including corporations and limited liability companies
• Commissioning notaries public
• Safeguarding the State Archives
• Operating the Safe at Home Confidential Address Program
• Maintaining the Domestic Partners Registry
• Maintaining the Advance Health Care Directive Registry

11/01/2026

This Native American Heritage Month, we honor the rich histories, traditions, and contributions of Native American and Indigenous communities in California and across the nation.

This month, and every month, let’s remain committed to uplifting every voice in our democracy.

10/31/2026

CA voters: If you live in any of the counties listed here, all vote centers are now open in your county! 🗳️ Visit CAEarlyVoting.sos.ca.gov to find an early voting location near you.

10/31/2026

Don’t ghost your vote this Halloween! 👻🗳️ Nothing is spookier than missing out on your right to vote.

Find everything you need at vote.ca.gov. 🎃

10/30/2026

If you needed a sign to vote, this is it. 🗳️

Go to vote.ca.gov and vote early! Your voice matters in this election.

10/30/2026

Got any questions about the 2026 General Election? Contact the nonpartisan election experts working our toll-free Voter Hotline in 10 languages! ☎️ We are available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. before Election Day & will be live from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day.

10/29/2026

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10/29/2026

Just 5 DAYS until Election Day! 🗳️ Vote early and find a drop box or early voting location at CAEarlyVoting.sos.ca.gov or vote on Election Day at a polling place near you at FindMyPollingPlace.sos.ca.gov.

10/28/2026

🗳️Every eligible Californian deserves the opportunity to vote.

California is committed to making voting accessible for all. From voting materials in 10 languages to curbside voting at every polling place and vote center, we're working to remove barriers to participation. Accessible voting machines and Remote Accessible Vote-by-Mail options are also available for voters with vision and dexterity disabilities.

As part of the California Secretary of State Promote the Vote effort, the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls encourages you to learn about your voting options and make your voice heard. Learn about your voting options and make your voice heard.

10/28/2026

Voters with disabilities may vote outside of any polling place with the option of curbside voting. Check with your county elections office to find your curbside options and vote in the November 3rd General Election!

https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices

10/28/2026

The CA SOS Election Observers program is a long running safe guard to monitor the polls and vote centers across the Golden State. The observers are trained to observe and evaluate how elections are run in the counties to ensure every voting location is accessible and following California’s Elections Code.

Address

1500 11th Street
Sacramento, CA
95814

Website

http://www.sos.ca.gov/, https://linktr.ee/californiasos

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