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For Immediate Release
July 23, 2018
Contact:
SOS Press Office
(916) 653-6575
Key Dates for November 6, 2018 General Election
SACRAMENTO - With less than four months until California’s General Election on November 6, 2018, here is a roundup of key election-related dates.
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State Voter Information Guide on public display |
July 24 – August 13 |
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State Voter Information Guide mailing period |
September 27 – October 16 |
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Randomized alphabet drawing for candidate order on ballots |
August 16 |
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Certified list of candidates published |
August 30 |
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Military and overseas ballot mailing begins |
September 7 – September 22 |
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Vote-By-Mail ballot mailing period |
October 8 – October 30 |
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15-Day Close of Registration |
October 22** |
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Voter’s Choice Act Counties: Opening of Vote Centers |
October 27– November 6 |
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Election Day |
November 6 |
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County elections officials process ballots, certify results |
November 6 – December 6 |
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Secretary of State compiles results, certifies election |
December 14 |
Expanded list of Key Dates and Deadlines
Click here for a detailed 2018 calendar
**Californians who miss this deadline and still need to register to vote or update their voter registration may do so at their county elections office or a designated satellite location during the 14 days leading up to and including Election Day (October 23 – November 6)
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