California

Voter Registration Information
Registration Form(s) Accepted	Federal, State Register to vote using the National Voter Registration Form
In-Person Registration Deadline	October 20, 2008
By Mail Registration Deadline	October 20, 2008 15 days before the election.
Absentee Voting
Absentee Voting	No Excuse Required
Absentee Voting Application Deadline	October 28, 2008
Absentee Voting Submission Deadline	November 04, 2008 Received 8pm election day
Absentee Voting Additional Information
Absentee Voting Conditions	Voters may also place themselves on a "permanent absentee" list.
Early Voting
Early Voting Permitted	No Excuse Required
Early Voting Begins	October 06, 2008
Early Voting Ends	November 04, 2008
Early Voting Additional Information	No excuses required. Any registered voter can vote by mail. All counties provide in-person early voting opportunities at the county's election office. Contact your county for more information.
Early Voting Conditions URL	http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/elections_calendar2008.htm
Provisional Voting
Provisional Voting Verification Website
Provisional Voting Verification Phone
Military and Overseas Citizens
Military and Overseas Citizen Registration Deadline	October 20, 2008
Military and Overseas Citizen Ballot Request Deadline	October 28, 2008
Military and Overseas Citizen Ballot Return Deadline	November 05, 2008
Military and Overseas Citizen Mailing Address Lookup	https://military.overseasvotefoundation.org/overseas/eod.htm
Polling Places
Polling Place Hours	7:00 am. - 8:00 pm.
Polling Place Locator URL
Voters Guide
Voters Guide URL	http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/vig_11042008_public_display.htm