California Secretary of State (Elections and Voter Information)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.