California Election Deadlines
| Election Date | Voter Registration | Replacement Vote-by-Mail Ballot Application | Completed Ballots, Including Vote-by-Mail Ballots |
|---|---|---|---|
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November 4, 2025 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
Online or Postmark by or You can “conditionally” register and vote at your county elections office after the 15-day voter registration deadline. |
Recommended Date October 28, 2025 |
Personally delivered ballots: Must be delivered by close of polls on November 4, 2025; Mailed ballots: Must be postmarked on or before November 4, 2025, and received by your county elections office no later than November 12, 2025. |
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June 2, 2026 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
Online or Postmark by or You can “conditionally” register and vote at your county elections office after the 15-day voter registration deadline. |
Recommended Date May 26, 2026 |
Personally delivered ballots: Must be delivered by close of polls on June 2, 2026; Mailed ballots: Must be postmarked on or before June 2, 2026, and received by your county elections office no later than June 9, 2026. |
Your Rights as a Voter
