Tuesday, November 3, 2026
California General Election
Every California voter will see the statewide races below.
Election Day
U.S. House and local races for California are coming soon. To see your full ballot now, use California Secretary of State: November 3, 2026 General Election.
Statewide races
On every California ballot.
Key dates
- Mon, October 5, 2026: Mail ballots go out and early voting beginsCounties must begin mailing a ballot to every registered voter, and ballot drop-off locations and early voting sites open.
- Mon, October 19, 2026: Voter registration deadlineLast day to register online or by mail for the general election.
- Tue, October 20, 2026: Same-day registration beginsThrough Election Day, eligible people can conditionally register and vote a provisional ballot at county elections offices and voting locations.
- Sat, October 24, 2026: Vote centers open in Voter's Choice Act counties
- Tue, November 3, 2026: Election DayPolls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mailed ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by your county elections office by Nov. 10.
Sources: California Secretary of State: Key dates and deadlines, Nov. 3, 2026 General Election; California Secretary of State: General Election, Nov. 3, 2026. Check with your local election office for early-voting hours and locations.