2024 California General

• The last day to register to vote for the November 5, 2024, General Election is October 21, 2024.
• All California active registered voters will receive a vote-by-mail ballot for the November 5, 2024, General Election.
• Your county elections office will begin mailing ballots by October 7, 2024.
• Ballot drop-off locations open on October 8, 2024.
• Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned by mail, at a drop-off location, or your county elections office.
• Vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties beginning on October 26, 2024.
• Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by November 12, 2024.

Election Information

• Key Dates and Deadlines
• 2024 California Election Guide
• Official Voter Information Guide
• Complete General Election Calendar (PDF)
• Governor's Proclamation (PDF)
• Qualifications for Running for Office

Candidate Information

• Notice to Candidates
  • President (PDF)
  • United States Senator - Full Term (PDF)
  • United States Senator - Partial/Unexpired Term (PDF)
  • United States Representative in Congress 1-52 districts (PDF)
  • Member of the State Senate 1-39 odd-numbered districts (PDF)
  • Member of the State Assembly 1-80 districts (PDF)