However, this does not mean voters have to vote by mail. They can vote or drop off their ballot in person. And, they don’t have to wait until Election Day to do it. Many counties offer vote centers that make it easy for voters to participate in elections.

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Californians are voting on a wide-open governor's race. Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton and Tom Steyer are leading in polls but only two will move on to the general election.

While Californians are able to vote by mail, here’s what to know if you want to vote in person at a county vote center.

Missed the Monday, May 18, deadline to register online to vote in California's June primary? Don't worry — "you have options," according to California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber. “Don’t sit out this election—your vote is your voice and you can still be heard,

Some in the Democratic Party urged voters to wait to see if any Democratic candidates bow out of the race. But how long is too long to wait?