Election Night Data-Feed Information
November 5, 2024, California General Election
Test Data
The California General Election test data is randomly generated for use in application testing by Secretary of State staff and clients until November 5, 2024.
This sample data does not represent projected outcomes in any contest.
Documentation by Section
- Media Guide (PDF)
General information about the file formats, file retrieval, and testing processes.
- ASCII File Format (PDF)
Technical specifications for the ASCII file format.
- API Documentation (PDF)
Technical reference describing how to use and what is available in the API for the California 2024 General Election.
- Testing Schedule (PDF)
Testing dates and times for this election.
- References (PDF)
Detail layout of contests, contest descriptions, political party descriptions, and political subdivisions by county.
Sample Files
ASCII Files
- C24PG.txt - Candidate information.
- P24PG.txt - Precinct numbers by county.
- R24PG.txt- Contest codes and descriptions.
- S24PG.txt - County codes and names.
- V24PG.txt - Voting results.
JSON Files
API Endpoints
Bulk File Locations
System Test Schedule
| Test # | Date: | Time: |
|---|---|---|
| System Test #3 | Wednesday, October 23rd | 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT |
| System Test #4 | Wednesday, October 30th | 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT |
| System Test #5 | Saturday, November 2nd | 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PT |
Offices and Political Subdivisions
Offices and Subdivisions (PDF)
- Political Subdivisions by County
- Counties Within Congressional Districts
- Counties Within State Senate Districts
- Counties Within State Assembly Districts
- Counties Within Board of Equalization Districts
- Counties Within Appellate Court Districts
- County Combinations of State Assembly, Congressional, State Senate, Board of Equalization, and Appellate Districts
