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 Feb 25, 2025 - California State Senate District 36 Special Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
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Mon Feb 10, 2025 - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Tue Feb 11, 2025 to Tue Feb 25, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue Feb 18, 2025Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Feb 25, 2025 - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Mar 4, 2025
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Tue Jan 28, 2025 to Tue Feb 25, 2025
Tue Feb 25, 2025 - California State Assembly District 32 Special Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
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Mon Feb 10, 2025 - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Tue Feb 11, 2025 to Tue Feb 25, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue Feb 18, 2025Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Feb 25, 2025 - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Mar 4, 2025
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Tue Jan 28, 2025 to Tue Feb 25, 2025
Tue Apr 29, 2025 - California State Assembly District 32 Special General
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 Mon Mar 31, 2025 to Tue Apr 29, 2025
Tue Apr 29, 2025 - California State Senate District 36 Special General
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 Mon Mar 31, 2025 to Tue Apr 29, 2025
California Local Elections
Tue Mar 18, 2025 - City of Fresno District 5 City Council Election
Voter Registration Deadline
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Mon Mar 3, 2025 - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Tue Mar 4, 2025 to Tue Mar 18, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue Mar 11, 2025Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Mar 18, 2025 - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Mar 25, 2025
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingEarly Voting is open at County Clerk's office, 1221 Kern Street starting on 2/17/2025.
From Sat Mar 8, 2025 to Tue Mar 18, 2025
Tue Apr 15, 2025 - Oakland Mayoral 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 Tue Mar 18, 2025 to Tue Apr 15, 2025
California Federal and State Elections
Tue Feb 25, 2025 - California State Senate District 36 Special Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Postmarked byMon Feb 10, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byMilitary or overseas voter recalled to service after Feb 18 but before 5:00 pm on Feb 24 may obtain a vote-by-mail ballot at their county elections office which may be returned on or before close of polls on Election Day.
Tue Feb 18, 2025
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Feb 25, 2025 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Mar 4, 2025
Tue Feb 25, 2025 - California State Assembly District 32 Special Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Postmarked byMon Feb 10, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byMilitary or overseas voter recalled to service after Feb 18 but before 5:00 pm on Feb 24 may obtain a vote-by-mail ballot at their county elections office which may be returned on or before close of polls on Election Day.
Tue Feb 18, 2025
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Feb 25, 2025 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Mar 4, 2025
Tue Apr 29, 2025 - California State Assembly District 32 Special General
Voter Registration Deadline
Postmarked byMon Apr 14, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Apr 22, 2025
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Apr 29, 2025 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue May 6, 2025
Tue Apr 29, 2025 - California State Senate District 36 Special General
Voter Registration Deadline
Postmarked byMon Apr 14, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Apr 22, 2025
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Apr 29, 2025 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue May 6, 2025
California Local Elections
Tue Mar 18, 2025 - City of Fresno District 5 City Council Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Postmarked byMon Mar 3, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Mar 11, 2025
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Mar 18, 2025 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Mar 25, 2025
Tue Apr 15, 2025 - Oakland Mayoral Special Election
Voter Registration Deadline
Postmarked byMon Mar 31, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Received byTue Apr 8, 2025
Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Apr 15, 2025 8:00PM - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Apr 22, 2025
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