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California Native Vote Project

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Our mission is to achieve equity and justice for Native American children, families and communities by increasing Native civic participation and power.

Event Registration Links:
https://tr.ee/NunEVGCdry We want to register Native American Voters in California! To see change in our communities, politicians and policy makers need to know that Native Americans vote. By voting, we have a voice on issues that affect our families and communities – whether it’s health care, education, housing, well paying jobs. All of those issues are affected by voting. This project is a start of a larger effort. We want to build a network of Native American voters throughout the state. Whether it’s Indian Child Welfare, sacred sites protections, or making sure that Native American curriculum is in schools – voting is essential. Questions? Want to Volunteer? [email protected]

The California Native Vote Project is part of a statewide initiative and is a nonpartisan effort.

11/03/2026

🚨 TODAY IS ELECTION DAY! THE POLLS ARE OPEN STATEWIDE 7:00 A.M..-8:00 P.M. PDT.

🗳️ Cast your ballot in-person at a Polling Place, Vote Center, or County Elections office by 8:00 p.m. 📍You can also drop off your completed ballot in its signed return envelope at an official Ballot Drop Box; as well as Polling Place, Vote Center, or County Elections office in your county by 8:00 p.m. 📬If you must vote by mail, return your completed ballot in its signed return envelope postmarked by November 3.

Voters have the right to participate without intimidation, discrimination, or interference. Know your rights, ask questions, and don't let barriers keep you from casting your ballot today by 8:00 p.m.!

✅ Missed the registration deadline? You can still request same day registration and vote on Election Day.

✅ Your name isn't on the voter list? Ask for a provisional ballot.

✅ Still in line at 8:00 p.m.? Stay in line. You have the right to vote.

✅ Need help? Contact an election official or call the Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683).

Explore our Voters’ Guide or CA Statewide Ballot recommendations at www.canativevote.org/vote. 🔗 in bio!

11/02/2026

🗳️ 1 DAY UNTIL ELECTION DAY! VOTE EARLY TODAY!

🗓️Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3, is Election Day! If you haven't voted yet, now is the time to cast your ballot.

You can vote early today at an in-person voting location or return your completed ballot to an official county Ballot Drop Box or voting center by 8:00 p.m. tomorrow. You can also vote in person on Election Day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Find early voting locations and ballot drop boxes at CAEarlyVoting.sos.ca.gov.

📞If you run into any issues voting, call the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) vote protection line at 1-866-OUR-VOTE or (1-866-687-8683).

Voting is one way we exercise our voices, shape decisions that affect our communities, and help build a future grounded in our values, priorities, and aspirations for future generations.

Already voted? Show us your voting sticker! 📸 Share a photo, tag us, and encourage your friends, family, and community to vote on the issues that impact the places we call home.

Explore more Native voter resources, such as our Native Voters’ Guide and Statewide Ballot Measure recommendations at canativevote.org/vote.

11/01/2026

This Native American Heritage Month, we honor our peoples, celebrate our cultures and recognize the enduring presence of Native communities across California.

Our languages, traditions, foodways, arts, stories and ancestral knowledge are living expressions of who we are, connecting generations and carrying our cultures forward. Native peoples are more than part of California's history; we are here today, sustaining our cultures, strengthening our communities and shaping California's future.

Do you know whose ancestral lands you are on? This month, we invite you to learn about the Tribal Nations whose lands you call home, recognize their continued presence and deepen your connection to the histories and communities of California's Native peoples.

Native pride is something we carry all year long. This month, join us in celebrating the strength, diversity and resilience of our communities, uplifting our voices and affirming our place in California.

We are still here, and the future is ours to shape.

11/01/2026

🚨2 DAYS UNTIL ELECTION DAY!

Native people with disabilities have the same right to make their voices heard and participate in decisions that shape our communities and our futures.

Voting is an expression of self-determination. Ensuring accessible voting options means everyone has the opportunity to participate, privately and independently.

California voters with disabilities have several options, including:

✅Accessible voting machines with audio and visual features.
✅Curbside voting for those unable to enter a vote center.
✅Remote accessible vote by mail.
✅Assistance from a person of their choice when casting a ballot.

As Election Day approaches on Tuesday, November 3, check in with your relatives, elders and community members who may need support navigating accessible voting options or advocating for their right to cast a ballot.

Explore more Native voter resources at www.canativevote.org/vote.

10/31/2026

🎃📲Text or Treat! A little Halloween fun, a lot of Native voter power!

This weekend, CNVP brought youth and families together at our Sacramento office for a Halloween-themed evening of text banking, food, candy, music, laughter and a costume contest!

Between the treats and costumes, participants took action to encourage their friends and family to vote early ahead of the November 3 General Election. They reached out with a simple question: “Have you voted yet?” and helped connect voters with important election information, including what's on their ballot, how to track their ballot and where to find a polling place.

As early voting gets underway across California on Saturday, October 31, every conversation is an opportunity to share information, strengthen relationships and support Native voter participation.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, reached out and made our Text or Treat gathering special! Now it's your turn!

Building Native power starts with our communities, our relationships and showing up for one another... and sometimes, that comes with a little Halloween fun! 👻

10/31/2026

🚨3 DAYS UNTIL THE ELECTION! Early voting is now open statewide!

🗳️You don't have to wait until Election Day to make your voice heard. Find an early voting location near you at https://caearlyvoting.sos.ca.gov/. 🔗 in bio!

Enter your county or ZIP code to find your nearest voting locations, available services, operating dates and hours, and ballot drop-off information.

Know your rights and protect your vote! If you are challenged on your voting eligibility, experience voter intimidation or encounter problems at your polling place, report the incident to the state immediately.

For assistance, questions or to report issues about the voting process, call the Native American Rights Fund (NARF) Election Protection Hotline at 📞 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683).

Showing up for one another is how we care for one another. Help a relative make a plan to vote, offer a ride to an early voting location, and encourage others in your community to vote on issues that impact where we call home. The time to act is now!

10/30/2026

Native Nations had their own systems of governance, leadership, and decision-making long before the United States was established. Our political traditions did not begin with U.S. citizenship or the right to vote.

Yet colonization, forced removal, and laws that restricted Native people’s access to the ballot have shaped our relationship with the U.S. government. Even after the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, many Native people continued to be denied the right to vote for decades.

That history matters. But so does having a voice in the decisions that affect us today.

Who is representing us on our Tribal lands and in the communities where we live? Our votes matter because we deserve representation by leaders who respect our lands, traditions and communities.

Voting is one way we make our voices heard and participate in decisions shaping our Native futures.

🗳️ Election Day is next Tuesday, November 3. Early in-person voting opens statewide Saturday, October 31. Make a plan to vote today! Explore more voter resources at canativevote.org/vote.

10/30/2026

🚨 4 DAYS LEFT UNTIL THE ELECTION!

If you're voting in person, let's talk about voter identification for California residents and Native people.

Do you need to bring an ID to vote in California? In most cases, NO! California does not generally require voters to show identification at the polls. However, if you're a first-time voter in a federal election who registered by mail or online and did not provide your California driver's license or ID number, or the last four digits of your Social Security number, you may be asked to verify your identity.

What forms of ID can you use? If identification is required, acceptable documents include:

✅Tribal ID
✅U.S. passport
✅Military or student ID
✅Driver's license or ID card from another state
✅Credit or debit card
✅Utility bill
✅Bank statement
✅Government-issued documents or voter notification card

What if you don't have an ID?

You can still cast a provisional ballot. Your county elections official will verify your eligibility and determine whether your ballot can be counted.

Remember: NEVER LEAVE YOUR POLLING PLACE WITHOUT VOTING. If someone tells you that you cannot vote, ask for a provisional ballot. IF YOU ENCOUNTER PROBLEMS VOTING, CALL 800-345-8683 or the Native American Rights Fund Election Protection Hotline at 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) to report any concerns regarding the voting process.

Your voice matters. Make a plan to vote in person, by mail or drop off your ballot at a secure Ballot Drop Box now!

Explore more Native voter resources at www.canativevote.org/vote.

10/30/2026

California’s November 3 General Election includes 14 statewide ballot measures. What could they mean for Native communities?

From housing and education to healthcare, taxation, voting rights, and more, the decisions made at the ballot box can have lasting implications for Tribal Nations and urban Native communities across California.

CNVP has reviewed all 14 statewide propositions through a Native-centered lens, considering their potential impacts on Tribal sovereignty and self-determination, economic equity, access to essential resources, civic participation, and the long-term ability of Native communities to build power.

We've published our 2026 Statewide Ballot Measure Recommendations to help Native voters understand CNVP's positions on all 14 propositions. Explore the recommendations, learn more about the measures, and make an informed plan to vote today!

🔗 Download CNVP's Statewide Ballot Measure recommendations at www.canativevote.org/vote.

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10/29/2026

🗳️ Your vote is your voice. Make sure your ballot is counted!

Showing up for one another in important moments, including elections, is one way we care for our families and Tribal communities. That can mean checking in, helping a relative make a plan to vote early, or offering a ride to the nearest post office, secure Ballot Drop Box, or voting location.

Sometimes, making our voices heard starts with helping one another take that next step.

If you vote by mail or secure drop box, remember to SIGN your ballot, RETURN it securely and TRACK it.

Visit canativevote.org/vote for CNVP’s nonpartisan California Native Voters’ Guide and more resources for Native voters.

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2230 W. 6th Street
MacArthur Park, CA
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