California Secretary of State

07/31/2026

Today we’re looking back at some of our previous Ballot Bowl Champions! 🏆 These campuses showcased their commitment to civic engagement and voter participation. They also encouraged students to become active participants in our democracy. To see a full list of past Champions, visit collegehub.sos.ca.gov.

Will your campus be the next Ballot Bowl Champion? 👀 Learn more at ballotbowl.sos.ca.gov and be prepared to compete on August 10!

07/30/2026

Yesterday, our Safe at Home team joined the Multi-Agency Wellness Health Fair hosted by the California Department of Transportation, where we reached 210 government employees to let them know how our office can provide a substitute mailing address that helps protect their privacy and enhance their safety.

Everyone deserves to feel Safe at Home and at work. To learn more about this important program, visit www.sos.ca.gov/safeathome.

07/29/2026

📅 TODAY, our SOS Pop-Up Shop will be at the Magic Johnson Recreation Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you're in need of an Apostille for business abroad or looking to register a Domestic Partnership, please come by! 🌐

Go to https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/popup-shops for more information.

📣 SOS Pop-Up Shop alert! Need a document authenticated for use abroad? ✈️ Looking to register a Domestic Partnership? 💖 We’ve got you! Come to the Magic Johnson Recreation Center on July 29th for same-day apostille and domestic partnership registration services!

🌐 Visit https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/popup-shops for more information.

07/27/2026

Get ready, California colleges and universities! The 2026 Ballot Bowl begins August 10. Campuses across the state will once again compete to strengthen civic engagement and register students to vote ahead of the November 3, 2026, General Election. Each campus in the four education systems, CA Community College, CSU, UC, or independent college or university, has the opportunity to make an impact!

The Ballot Bowl returns on August 10. Learn more at ballotbowl.sos.ca.gov and get your campus ready!

07/26/2026

Today marks 36 years since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, guaranteeing protections and equal opportunities for people with disabilities across the nation. 🗳️

On ADA Day and year-round, we remain committed to ensuring accessible elections, inclusive services, and equal access for all Californians. Learn more about these efforts at tinyurl.com/3mrj4c58.

07/23/2026

No need to navigate rough seas or battle your way to Troy. ⚔️ Making a difference is as simple as registering to vote! 🗳️

Make your mark on history. Get started at registertovote.ca.gov.

07/22/2026

SOS Pop-Up Shop reminder! 📅 Studying abroad and have documents needing authentication? ✈️ Looking to register a Domestic Partnership? 💖 The SOS Pop-Up Shop will be in Los Angeles County on July 29th at the Magic Johnson Recreation Center.

Visit https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/popup-shops for more information.

📣 SOS Pop-Up Shop alert! Need a document authenticated for use abroad? ✈️ Looking to register a Domestic Partnership? 💖 We’ve got you! Come to the Magic Johnson Recreation Center on July 29th for same-day apostille and domestic partnership registration services!

🌐 Visit https://www.sos.ca.gov/business-programs/popup-shops for more information.

07/21/2026

The 2026 California General Election Voter Information Guide is available for public examination from now until August 10, 2026! During this public display period, any elector can challenge any portion of the Official Voter Information Guide in Sacramento Superior Court.

Learn more and preview the content of the guide before it goes to print at tinyurl.com/3cjka87t.

07/20/2026

⏰ Three days until the 2026 Ballot Bowl Virtual Pre-Launch! Join Secretary Weber and our team this Thursday, July 23 to learn how your campus can prepare for this year’s statewide civic engagement competition.

Learn about:
✅ New updates for the 2026 competition
✅ Resources for the November 3, 2026, General Election
✅ Award-winning campus engagement strategies
✅ Civic and Voter Empowerment Action Plans

Register now at tinyurl.com/32ptm9e8.

07/20/2026

Educators play an important role in preparing students to become informed and engaged participants in our democracy. Early exposure to civic education helps build lifelong habits of participation, and schools are critical to that effort. The CDE invites districts and school sites to participate in these statewide civic engagement opportunities during the 2026–27 school year.

High School Voter Education Weeks will take place Monday, September 14, through Friday, September 25, 2026. This initiative is designed to raise civic awareness among high school students and encourage eligible students ages 16 and 17 to preregister to vote so their registration becomes active when they turn 18. Since California launched its preregistration program in 2016, more than 1.5 million students have preregistered to vote, resulting in more than 1.2 million eligible voters!

🙋 🗳️ Learn more at: https://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/el/le/yr26ltr0715.asp