About California Voter’s Choice Act

Established by Senate Bill 450 (2016), the California Voter's Choice Act (VCA) modernizes elections in California by allowing counties to conduct elections under a model which provides greater flexibility and convenience for voters. This election model allows voters to choose how, when, and where to cast their ballot by:

  • Mailing every voter a ballot
  • Expanding in-person early voting
  • Allowing voters to cast a ballot at any vote center within their county
  • Providing secure ballot drop off locations throughout the county 

VCA Counties

While the VCA is relatively new, county participation has quickly expanded in a few short years. In 2018, five counties adopted the VCA as part of the initial pilot. This number tripled from five counties in 2018 to 15 counties in 2020. During 2022, 12 new counties were added to the VCA election model. In advance of the 2024 election cycle, two counties adopted the VCA model for a total of 29 counties.

Current VCA counties include: Alameda County, Amador County, Butte County, Calaveras County, El Dorado County, Fresno County, Humboldt County, Kings County, Los Angeles County, Madera County, Marin County, Mariposa County, Merced County, Napa County, Nevada County, Orange County, Placer County Riverside County, Sacramento County, San Benito County, San Diego County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County, Santa Cruz County, Sonoma County, Stanislaus County, Tuolumne County, Ventura County, and Yolo County.

More Days, More Ways to Vote

The California Voter’s Choice Act (VCA) modernizes elections in California by allowing counties to conduct elections under a model which provides greater flexibility and convenience for voters.

VCA Participating Counties

The Voter’s Choice Act (VCA) requires each participating county to create an Election Administration Plan (EAP) through a process of public input and public hearings.

VCA Resources

The Voter's Choice Act has guides and materials that help inform the public about resources available to them.

VCA Ambassadors

VCA ambassadors connect with voters to share the "More Days" and "More Ways" to vote that are available in VCA counties. 

VCA Reports

Read about recent election results and voter participation in the VCA reports to the legislature.

What's New in VCA

Join the Secretary of State and County Registrar of Voters for More Days, More Ways to Vote Events throughout California beginning March 10, 2022!

California Secretary of State Research Symposium

The California Secretary of State inaugural Research Symposium is designated to highlight recent research findings around California's diverse electorate. It highlighted research from California State University, Sacramento, UCLA, and USC.

Contact Us

Email the VCA team at VotersChoice@sos.ca.gov

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