Polls in California for the current statewide election close at 8:00 PM local time. If you are in line when the 8:00 PM close occurs, you can still vote, and ballots can be turned in at the polling place, a county election office, or a ballot drop box. For the specific election date, polls typically open around 7:00 AM and close at 8:00 PM local time, but always verify with your county or the California Secretary of State’s site for any day-of changes or special rules. Key points to ensure your vote counts:

• Confirm your polling place ahead of time, as locations can vary by county.
• If voting by mail, ensure your ballot is postmarked by Election Day and received by the county by the stated deadline; many counties also offer in-person drop-off options.
• If you need to register or update registration, California generally permits same-day registration at the county election office or polling place during a designated window around Election Day.

If you’d like, I can look up your specific county’s polling place, or provide the exact Election Day schedule for your locality.