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 Apr 29, 2025 - California State Senate District 36 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
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Mon Apr 14, 2025 - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Tue Apr 15, 2025 to Tue Apr 29, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue Apr 22, 2025Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Apr 29, 2025 - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue May 6, 2025
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Tue Apr 1, 2025 to Tue Apr 29, 2025
California Local Elections
Tue Apr 8, 2025 - San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 1 Special Primary Election
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Mon Mar 24, 2025 - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Tue Mar 25, 2025 to Tue Apr 8, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue Apr 1, 2025Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Apr 8, 2025 - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Apr 15, 2025
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Mon Mar 10, 2025 to Tue Apr 8, 2025
Tue Apr 15, 2025 - City of Oakland Municipal Special Election
Voter Registration Deadline
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Mon Mar 31, 2025 - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Tue Apr 1, 2025 to Tue Apr 15, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue Apr 8, 2025Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Apr 15, 2025 - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Apr 22, 2025
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Mon Mar 17, 2025 to Tue Apr 15, 2025
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