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 Mar 5, 2024 - California Presidential Primary

Voter Registration Deadline

Mon Feb 19, 2024

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Tue Feb 27, 2024

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

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    Tue Mar 5, 2024
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    Election Day and Received by Tue Mar 12, 2024

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Mon Feb 5, 2024 to Tue Mar 5, 2024

California Local Elections

Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Los Angeles County Local and Municipal Elections

Voter Registration Deadline

Mon Oct 23, 2023

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Tue Oct 31, 2023

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

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    Tue Nov 7, 2023 8:00PM PST
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    Election Day and Received by Tue Nov 14, 2023

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Mon Oct 9, 2023 to Tue Nov 7, 2023

Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Fresno County Consolidated Uniform District Election

Voter Registration Deadline

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Mon Oct 23, 2023

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

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Tue Oct 31, 2023

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

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    Tue Nov 7, 2023 8:00PM PST
  • Postmarked by
    Election Day and Received by Tue Nov 14, 2023

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Mon Oct 9, 2023 to Tue Nov 7, 2023

California Federal and State Elections

Tue Mar 5, 2024 - California Presidential Primary

Voter Registration Deadline

Mon Feb 19, 2024

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Tue Feb 27, 2024

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Overseas Ballot Return
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    Tue Mar 5, 2024

California Local Elections

Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Los Angeles County Local and Municipal Elections

Voter Registration Deadline

Mon Oct 23, 2023

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Tue Oct 31, 2023

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

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    Tue Nov 7, 2023 8:00PM
  • Postmarked by
    Election Day and Received by Tue Nov 14, 2023

Tue Nov 7, 2023 - Fresno County Consolidated Uniform District Election

Voter Registration Deadline

Mon Oct 23, 2023

Absentee Ballot Request Deadline

Tue Oct 31, 2023

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Fax by
    Tue Nov 7, 2023 8:00PM
  • Postmarked by
    Election Day and Received by Tue Nov 14, 2023

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