Secretary of State Alex Padilla

California Law Allows Time Off to Vote on Election Day

To ensure that all voters have time to vote on Election Day, November 6, California law permits employees to take up to two hours off work without loss of pay if they’re enable to make it to the ballot box during non-work hours. 

Record 19.6 Million Californians Registered to Vote

 Secretary of State Alex Padilla released the final statewide Report of Registration ahead of the November 6, 2018, Statewide General Election. An all-time record of 19,696,371 Californians were registered to vote at the 15 day voter registration deadline on October 22, 2018. This is an increase of 1,892,548 registered voters since the last Gubernatorial Election (2014). 

California Bill of Rights

https://youtu.be/_m_Ge5uEd1c Secretary of State Padilla Releases Voter Bill of Rights Video SACRAMENTO –  Secretary of State Alex Padilla released a new video to remind Californians of their voting rights. “Before casting a ballot this November, I want all voters to know their rights,” Secretary of State Padilla said. “This two minute video featuring animated bears is a fun and easy way for California voters to learn about their rights. This video posted on Youtube, Twitter, and Facebook will help bring important elections information to a new audience.” The video is based on the updated “plain language” voter bill of rights