Voter QualificationsGeneral Provisions

Section § 2000

Explanation

This law explains who can vote in California. It says that anyone who meets the qualifications set out in the California Constitution and properly registers can vote in elections where they live. If you'll be 18 by the next election day, you can register and vote. Also, if you're 16 or older, you can preregister to vote, but you won't be able to actually vote until you turn 18.

(a)CA Elections Code § 2000(a) Every person who qualifies under Section 2 of Article II of the California Constitution and who complies with this code governing the registration of electors may vote at any election held within the territory within which he or she resides and the election is held.
(b)CA Elections Code § 2000(b) Any person who will be at least 18 years of age at the time of the next election is eligible to register and vote at that election.
(c)CA Elections Code § 2000(c) Pursuant to Section 2102, any person who is at least 16 years of age and otherwise meets all eligibility requirements to vote is eligible to preregister to vote, but is not eligible to vote until he or she is 18 years of age.
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