Statewide Special Election

2025 Statewide Special Election

• The last day to register to vote for the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election is October 20, 2025.
• All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the November 4, 2025, Statewide Special Election.
• Your county elections office will begin mailing ballots by October 6, 2025.
• Ballot drop-off locations open on October 7, 2025.
• Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned by mail, at a drop-off location, or your county elections office.
• Vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties beginning on October 25, 2025.
• Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 12, 2025.

Election Information

• Legislation Calling for the Statewide Special Election (PDF)
• Key Dates and Deadlines
• Ballot Arguments

Voting Resources

• Register to Vote
• My Voter Status
• Voting in California
• Where's My Ballot?
• Vote By Mail
• Military & Overseas Voters
• Poll Worker Information
• Election Video Resources
• Election Security
• County Elections Offices
• Frequently Asked Questions