Every Democratic Vote Counts

2026 California Primary

• The last day to register to vote for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election is May 18, 2026.
• All California active registered voters will receive a ballot for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election.
• County elections officials will begin mailing ballots by May 4, 2026.
• Secure ballot drop-off locations open on May 5, 2026.
• Ballots can be dropped off at a drop-off location, county elections office, or returned by mail.
• The first vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties on May 23, 2026.
• In person early voting locations throughout California will be open on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
• June 2 is the last day to vote in-person or return a ballot by 8:00 p.m. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked no later than June 2. If mailing on Elections Day, get a hand-stamped postmark from a postal employee inside a United States Post Office.