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How can I vote using a vote-by-mail ballot?
Any registered voter in California is eligible to vote a vote-by-mail (VBM) ballot. for the upcoming election (link is available 29 days prior to an election).

If you would like to become a permanent vote-by-mail voter for all future elections, your request must be made in writing. Download and print a permanent vote-by-mail ballot request form (PDF).

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1. Where is the Office of Elections located?
2. How do I register to vote?
3. How can I vote using a vote-by-mail ballot?
4. What does the Secretary of State do?
5. How does a recall work?
6. Why am I in a mail-ballot precinct?
7. Why does my polling place move?