AP15:006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 5, 2016
CONTACT: Sam Mahood
(916) 653-6575
Key Dates for June 7 California Primary
SACRAMENTO – With just five months until California’s Primary Election on June 7, 2016, here is a roundup of key election-related dates.
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Announcement of selected presidential candidates (Democratic, Republican, American Independent, Green, Libertarian, and Peace and Freedom parties)
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On or before February 8, 2016 |
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Candidate filing period
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February 15 – March 11 |
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Extended filing period if eligible incumbent does not file
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March 12 – March 16 |
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State Voter Information Guide on public display
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February 23 – March 14 |
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State Voter Information Guide mailing period
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April 28 – May 17 |
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Randomized alphabet drawing for candidate order on ballots
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March 17 |
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Certified list of candidates published
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March 31*
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Military and overseas ballot mailing begins
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April 8 |
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Vote-by-mail ballot mailing begins
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May 9 |
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Voter registration deadline
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May 23 |
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Election Day
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June 7 |
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County elections officials process ballots, certify results
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June 7 – July 7 |
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Secretary of State compiles results, certifies election
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July 15 |
Expanded list of Key Dates and Deadlines
Click here for a detailed 2016 calendar
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*March 31 falls on a state holiday. Deadline moves to next business day, which is April 1.
