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 Jun 24, 2025 - California State Assembly District 63 Special Primary Election
Voter Registration Deadline
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Mon Jun 9, 2025 - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Tue Jun 10, 2025 to Tue Jun 24, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue Jun 17, 2025Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Jun 24, 2025 - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Jul 1, 2025
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingContact your local election office for early voting locations.
From Sat Jun 14, 2025 to Tue Jun 24, 2025
Tue Aug 26, 2025 - California State Assembly District 63 Special General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
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Mon Aug 11, 2025 - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Tue Aug 12, 2025 to Tue Aug 26, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue Aug 19, 2025Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Aug 26, 2025 - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Sep 2, 2025
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingContact your local election office for early voting locations.
From Sat Aug 16, 2025 to Tue Aug 26, 2025
California Local Elections
Tue Jun 24, 2025 - San Jose District 3 City Council Special Election Runoff
Voter Registration Deadline
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Mon Jun 9, 2025 - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Tue Jun 10, 2025 to Tue Jun 24, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue Jun 17, 2025Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Jun 24, 2025 - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Jul 1, 2025
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingFrom Sat Jun 14, 2025 to Mon Jun 23, 2025
Tue Jul 1, 2025 - San Diego County Board of Supervisors District 1 Special Runoff General Election
Voter Registration Deadline
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Mon Jun 16, 2025 - Same Day Registration & Voting
From Tue Jun 17, 2025 to Tue Jul 1, 2025
Absentee Ballot Request Deadline
Tue Jun 24, 2025Absentee Ballot Return Deadline
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Tue Jul 1, 2025 - Postmarked On or Before Election Day and Received by
Tue Jul 8, 2025
Early Voting Available
In-person Absentee VotingContact your local election office for early voting locations.
From Sat Jun 21, 2025 to Mon Jun 30, 2025
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