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
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Tue Feb 20, 2024 - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Wed Feb 21, 2024 to Tue Mar 5, 2024
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue Feb 27, 2024Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Mar 5, 2024 - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Mar 12, 2024
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Mon Feb 5, 2024 to Tue Mar 5, 2024
Tue May 21, 2024 - Congressional District 20 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Received by
Mon May 6, 2024 - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Tue May 7, 2024 to Tue May 21, 2024
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue May 14, 2024Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue May 21, 2024 - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue May 28, 2024
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Tue Apr 23, 2024 to Tue May 21, 2024
Tue Nov 5, 2024 - California General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Received by
Mon Oct 21, 2024 - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Tue Oct 22, 2024 to Tue Nov 5, 2024
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue Oct 29, 2024Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Nov 5, 2024 - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Nov 12, 2024
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Tue Oct 8, 2024 to Tue Nov 5, 2024
California Local Elections
Tue Jun 4, 2024 - Anaheim City Council District 3 Special Recall Election
Voter Registration Deadline
- Received by
Mon May 20, 2024 - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Tue May 21, 2024 to Tue Jun 4, 2024
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue May 28, 2024Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Jun 4, 2024 - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Jun 11, 2024
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Mon May 6, 2024 to Tue Jun 4, 2024
California Federal and State Elections
Tue Mar 5, 2024 - California Presidential Primary
Voter Registration Deadline
Postmarked byTue Feb 20, 2024
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Feb 27, 2024
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Fax by
Tue Mar 5, 2024 8:00PM PST - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Mar 12, 2024
Tue May 21, 2024 - Congressional District 20 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Postmarked byMon May 6, 2024
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue May 14, 2024Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Fax by
Tue May 21, 2024 8:00PM PDT - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri May 24, 2024
Tue Nov 5, 2024 - California General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Overseas:
Postmarked byMon Oct 21, 2024
Military:
None on RecordAbsentee Ballot Request Deadline
Overseas:
Received byTue Oct 29, 2024
Military:
None on RecordAbsentee Ballot Return Deadline
Overseas:
- Fax by
Tue Nov 5, 2024 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Nov 12, 2024
Military:
None on RecordCalifornia Local Elections
Tue Jun 4, 2024 - Anaheim City Council District 3 Special Recall Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Postmarked byMon May 20, 2024
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue May 28, 2024Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
- Fax by
Tue Jun 4, 2024 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Fri Jun 7, 2024
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