How to vote for Bernie Sanders in California
Not from California? Choose your state!
California has semi-closed primaries
Californians must register as democrat or 'No Party Preference' to vote for Bernie!
How to participate in California primaries:
Register By
Register as a democrat or undeclared by: May 23, 2016
Primary On
California Primary: June 7, 2016
California Voter Information
Get Registered
California has semi-closed primaries — Californians must register as democrat or 'No Party Preference' to vote for Bernie!
Register as a democrat or undeclared now!
You must be registered by May 23, 2016.
Not sure if you are registered, or what you're registered as? Check your current registration status online.
Go Vote!
Polls will be open from 7AM-8PM
California allows “No Party Preference” voters to vote in the Democratic primary, but that is different from “Independent” - Ensure you are registered either as a Democrat, “No Party Preference”, “Undeclared”, “Unaffiliated”, or some variation thereof.
When voting, be sure to ask for the Democratic ballot if you want to vote for Bernie!
If you are a permanent vote-by-mail (absentee) voter, you should soon be receiving a postcard to verify the ballot you wish to use for voting. Choose ‘Democratic Party’ if you want to vote for Bernie.
If you do not receive a postcard, you may visit your county elections office or the polling place to request a cross-over Democratic ballot.
Id Requirement
Bring your ID JUST IN CASE (especially if you registered online).
Voter Workplace Protection
Voters may take time off at the beginning or end of a shift to allow for sufficient time to vote, with up to two hours of that time being with pay.
Early Voting
Vote Early in California! Californians can vote in-person before election day! If you'll be out of town on June 7 or simply find it more convenient, vote early!
Early voting in California begins May 9 and ends on June 6.
You can request a mail-in absentee ballot by submitting this form before May 31, 2016.
Contact your county elections office to learn more about early voting in your county.
College Students
If you are a college student not living in your home state, you can vote for Bernie in either your home state or in the state in which you are attending school!
Military/Overseas Voters
If you are a Military Voter or a US Citizen living abroad, you are able to request a ballot here to vote for Bernie.
More Information
If you have any questions about voting in California you may contact your state official elections office or Democratic party.
- Official California Elections Website
- Phone: (916) 657-2166
Find local Bernie supporters and get help from /r/CaliforniaForSanders
Will you help Bernie win?
"I've said it since day one: I can't do it alone." - Bernie Sanders
This grassroots campaign depends on grassroots support like you! There are many opportunities to help out Bernie's campaign right now, and if you want more, sign up as a volunteer with the official campaign.
Many of us don't have much time for volunteer work, and if you're not able to volunteer but still want Bernie to win:
Donate to the Bernie Sanders Campaign
Phone Bank for Bernie
Phonebanking is the single most important thing you can do for the campaign besides voting. Primaries are here, and we need to be calling people and letting them know about how to vote in their state. Don't be scared! I hear from many people that it's daunting to call strangers on the phone, but you will have a script to read and the typical call length is very short.
Start Phonebanking for Bernie!
Attend or host a local event
Phone Banking, Canvassing, Voter Registration Drives, Carpools -- these are just a few of the volunteer-hosted events popping up around the nation in support of Bernie Sanders, and some probably in your city!
If you can't find any events nearby, you should host your own — I've done it several times and it's been a great experience meeting local Bernie supporters!