Important June 2 Election Reminders

Published on May 22, 2026
Taxes and Voting

We are 12 days away from the June 2 Statewide Primary Election. If you have not yet returned your voted ballot, there is still plenty of time. If you are planning to vote in person, Vote Centers begin opening Saturday, May 23.

Here’s what voters need to know:

Vote Centers open beginning May 23.

At a Vote Center voters can drop off their completed ballot OR vote in person. There is even weekend voting!

  • 19 will open for 11 days, beginning May 23.
  • A brand new Mobile Vote Center will serve the Anatolia community on May 23, 24, 30 and 31. This Vote Center will be located at Robert J McGarvey Elementary School (4350 Sophistry Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742) and will be open from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.   
  • 73 additional Vote Centers will open on Saturday, May 30.
  • Eligible residents can also register to vote, update their registration and cast their ballot at a Vote Center, even on Election Day.
  • Avoid the lines, vote early! 

Vote by Mail

All registered voters received a ballot in the mail. To return it:  

  • Place your voted ballot inside the provided envelope.
  • Sign the envelope.
  • Return it via USPS. Postage is prepaid.

Ballots must be postmarked by June 2 to be counted.

Official Ballot Drop Boxes

Voted and signed ballots may be returned to any of the 62 secure Drop Box locations throughout Sacramento County.

When using a Drop Box, be sure it is an official, secure box provided by the County Elections Office. All official County Drop Boxes display the Sacramento County wave logo.

Missed the May 18 Registration Deadline?

You can still visit the Elections Office or any Vote Center, including the new Mobile Vote Center, to conditionally register and vote.

A complete list of Vote Center and Drop Box locations is available on our website.

For more election and voter information, visit the Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections website.

Contact Information

Ken Casparis

Sacramento County Public Information Office​​​​​​