Election Day is upon us, and it looks like many of us haven’t yet returned those ballots that were mailed out last month for California’s Primary.
In fact, according to voter data firm Political Data Inc., 18.8 million of the 21.9 million ballots mailed out — 86% — have yet to be returned.
Ballots must be postmarked no later than Election Day, June 7, so no later than Tuesday you have to get it into the mailbox before the carrier comes or to the post office before it closes. It must be received by June 14. Postage is covered so you don’t need a stamp. But don’t forget to put the ballot into the envelope and sign the envelope before sending it.
Counties have set up drop boxes to collect ballots. The state has an online tool to help you find them, where you can enter your county, city or ZIP code and find drop boxes and other voting locations near you. Ballots must be dropped off in the boxes by 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 7.
You can track your ballot online at wheresmyballot.sos.ca.gov. The tracking app will send you a text when your ballot is received and counted.