California Election Dates and Deadlines
Welcome to the California Election Dates and Deadlines listing from U.S. Vote Foundation.
Here you can find out when California elections will be held at the local, state and federal election level. There are many different deadlines associated with California elections, such as voter registration deadlines, absentee ballot request and ballot return deadlines, date ranges for early voting, and in-person voting options. No matter the type of election, or whether you are voting at home or voting from abroad, this service will provide you with comprehensive election dates and deadlines for your voting state of California.
California Federal and State Elections
Tue Jun 2, 2026 - California Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
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Mon May 18, 2026 - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Tue May 19, 2026 to Tue Jun 2, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue May 26, 2026Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Jun 9, 2026
Early Voting Available
- In-person Absentee Voting
From Tue May 5, 2026 to Tue Jun 2, 2026 - Early Voting
Contact your local election office for early voting locations.
From Sat May 23, 2026 to Mon Jun 1, 2026
Tue Jun 2, 2026 - California Gubernatorial Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
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Mon May 18, 2026 - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Tue May 19, 2026 to Tue Jun 2, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue May 26, 2026Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Jun 9, 2026
Early Voting Available
- In-person Absentee Voting
From Tue May 5, 2026 to Tue Jun 2, 2026 - Early Voting
Contact your local election office for early voting locations.
From Sat May 23, 2026 to Mon Jun 1, 2026
Tue Jun 2, 2026 - California State Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
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Mon May 18, 2026 - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Tue May 19, 2026 to Tue Jun 2, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue May 26, 2026Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Received by
Tue Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Jun 9, 2026
Early Voting Available
- In-person Absentee Voting
From Tue May 5, 2026 to Tue Jun 2, 2026 - Early Voting
Contact your local election office for early voting locations.
From Sat May 23, 2026 to Mon Jun 1, 2026
California Local Elections
California Federal and State Elections
Tue Jun 2, 2026 - California Congressional Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Postmarked byMon May 18, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue May 26, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Fax by
Starting in 2025, Faxed ballots must be sent to your county election official. You can find the fax number for your county at USVF Election Official Directory.
Tue Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Jun 9, 2026
Tue Jun 2, 2026 - California Gubernatorial Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Postmarked byMon May 18, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue May 26, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Fax by
Starting in 2025, Faxed ballots must be sent to your county election official. You can find the fax number for your county at USVF Election Official Directory.
Tue Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Jun 9, 2026
Tue Jun 2, 2026 - California State Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Postmarked byMon May 18, 2026
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue May 26, 2026
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Fax by
Starting in 2025, Faxed ballots must be sent to your county election official. You can find the fax number for your county at USVF Election Official Directory.
Tue Jun 2, 2026 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Jun 9, 2026
California Local Elections
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