Register & Vote in Sierra County
Your voice matters in Sierra County. Whether you’re registering for the first time, checking your voter information, or following the latest election results, here’s where to start.
November 2026 election
The Votes Are In. The Counting Continues.
Thank you to everyone across Sierra County who participated in the November 3 election. Election Night was just the beginning: officials continue processing eligible ballots and updating unofficial results.
See how Sierra County voted, compare local and statewide returns, and learn what the results could mean for California.
Explore the 2026 Election Results
Results are preliminary until certified. For official county updates, visit Sierra County Elections.
Register or Check Your Registration
Keep your voter registration current so you’re ready for the next election. If you’ve moved, changed your name, or want to update your party preference, you can submit an updated registration.
Are you 16 or 17? California lets eligible teens preregister so their registration becomes active when they turn 18.
Track Your Ballot
Want to know what happened to the ballot you returned? California’s Where’s My Ballot? service can send notifications about its status.
If you receive a notice about a missing signature or another ballot issue, follow the instructions promptly or contact the county Elections Office.
Voting in Sierra County
Sierra County’s November 2026 general election was conducted by mail, without designated polling places. Ballot return locations, hours, and procedures can change from one election to the next.
When the next election approaches, check the county’s official information for ballot mailing dates, drop-box locations, deadlines, and in-person voting assistance.
Accessible Voting & Language Assistance
Sierra County provides accessible ballot-marking equipment, curbside assistance, and Remote Accessible Vote by Mail. Contact the Elections Office to ask about available accommodations for an upcoming election.
Spanish-language election information and assistance may also be requested through the county. Learn more from Sierra County Elections.
Need Help? Contact Sierra County Elections
Sierra County Elections Office
100 Courthouse Square, Room 11
Downieville, CA 95936
Phone: 530-289-3295
Email: clerk-recorder@sierracounty.ca.gov
Regular office hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–noon and 1–4 p.m. (Confirm hours before visiting.)