Get Ready for the June 2, 2026, Statewide Primary Election

It is time to vote, and it always matters! Make sure you're prepared to make your voice heard. Whether you're registering to vote for the first time or checking your registration status, now is the perfect time to get organized. The complete voter guide in English and Español / Spanish is available online. You can view all languages here on the left side.

Register or Update Your Registration

• Register to vote: If you haven't yet registered, take a moment to do so.
• Preregister to vote: Are you 16 or 17 years old? You can preregister now and be ready to vote when you turn 18.
• Check your registration status: Confirm that your voter registration details are up to date.
• Track your ballot: Sign up with BallotTrax to get notified when your ballot is mailed, received, and counted.
• Here is list of Drop Box Locations available from May 5 – June 2.

Important Dates to Remember

• May 4: Vote-by-Mail ballots start being mailed. 
• May 5: Vote-by-Mail Ballot Drop Boxes become available.
• May 18: Deadline to register to vote.
• May 19: Conditional Voter Registration and same-day voting begin at the Elections Department.
• May 23: 11-day Vote Center locations open.
• May 26: Last day to request a Vote-by-Mail ballot by phone. You can still pick up a ballot at any vote center in Marin.
• May 30: 4-day Vote Center locations open.
• June 1: 2-day Vote Center locations open.
• June 2, 2026: Election Day! All Vote Center locations will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM.

You can also drop off your ballot at these Drop Box locations.  

If you miss the registration deadline, don’t worry! You can still register and vote on Election Day at any polling place or Vote Center known as a conditional voter registration or ‘Same Day Voter Registration’. Visit your assigned location to ensure your ballot includes all contests for which you’re eligible to vote. You can find your voting center here.

Helpful Links

• All California Primary Voter Information - For the Primary June 2, 2026 election.
• All California Candidate Information – Click on the relevant links to learn more.
• Governor Candidate Statements - Hear from the candidates for governor.
• Marin County Measures - Get informed about the measures on the ballot.
• Local candidates on Ballot - Learn about the candidates running for office.
• Local candidates NOT on Ballot - Find out about write-in candidates.
• Citizenship Services - The library offers citizenship services to help you participate fully in the democratic process.

Here is a list of democratic related books to check out from the library.

Resources and Support

• Marin League of Women Voters: A nonpartisan, activist organization that encourages informed and active participation in government. Learn more about their efforts in voter education and advocacy.
• Political Parties:
• • American Independent Party - National
  • Democratic Party - National California Marin County
  • Green Party - National California Marin County
  • Libertarian Party - National California 
  • Peace and Freedom Party – California
  • Republican Party - National California Marin County

Fact-Checking Resources

• FactCheck.org: Monitors the factual accuracy of statements made by major U.S. political players.
• PolitiFact: Rates the accuracy of claims made in American politics.
• OpenSecrets: Tracks money in U.S. politics and its impact on elections and public policy.
• Snopes: The oldest and largest fact-checking site, investigating urban legends, hoaxes, and more.
• TinEye: A reverse image search engine to verify the origin and authenticity of images.

Prepare now to ensure your vote counts this June! For more details and resources, visit the provided links and stay informed. If you want to learn more about becoming a citizen to participate, the library has citizenship services that can help with that.

Contributed by Dan Oleson-Wheeler