Every active, registered voter in California will be mailed a ballot for the March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election.

Vote by Mail

Return ballot by mail—must be postmarked on or before March 5, 2024, and received by your county elections office no later than March 12, 2024.

Return ballot in person—to your county elections office or any polling or ballot drop-off location in California by 8:00 p.m. on March 5, 2024.

To locate an early voting or ballot drop-off location near you, visit CAEarlyVoting.sos.ca.gov or contact your county elections office.

Vote Early in Person

County elections officials offer early voting at their office, and many counties offer early voting at additional locations before Election Day.

To locate an early voting location near you, visit CAEarlyVoting.sos.ca.gov or contact your county elections office.

County contact information can be found by visiting the Secretary of State’s website at: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices.

Vote at the Polls on Election Day

Polls are open on Election Day: March 5, 2024, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The location of your polling place is provided in your county Voter Information Guide mailed to you by your county elections official.

You can also find your polling place: