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, 2025

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Received by
    Tue Apr 29, 2025
  • Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
    Tue May 6, 2025

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From 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

Voter Registration Deadline

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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, 2025

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Received by
    Tue Apr 8, 2025
  • Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
    Tue Apr 15, 2025

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Mon Mar 10, 2025 to Tue Apr 8, 2025

Tue Apr 15, 2025 - City of Oakland Municipal Special Election

Voter Registration Deadline

  • Received by
    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, 2025

Absentee Ballot Return Deadline

  • Received by
    Tue Apr 15, 2025
  • Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
    Tue Apr 22, 2025

Early Voting Available

In-person Absentee Voting
From Mon Mar 17, 2025 to Tue Apr 15, 2025

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