November 3, 2026, General Election

Common dates and deadlines for the November 3, 2026, General Election. Please keep in mind that this calendar is not a comprehensive list of all deadlines that must be met.

November 3, 2026 - Statewide General Election Important Dates

Date

Description

Days to Election ("E")

June 26, 2026

Deadline for County and District Resolutions to Place Measure on Ballot

E-130

July 13- August 7

Declaration of Candidacy and Nomination Papers Period Opens

E-113

August 7

Deadline of Candidacy and Nomination Period Closes

E-88

August 8-12

Nomination Extension Period

E-87 to E-83

August 13, 2026

Randomized Alpha Drawing

E-82

September 4, 2026

Military/Overseas Vote-by-Mail Ballots

E-60

September 7, 2026

Write in Period Begins

E-57

October 5, 2026

Vote by Mail Ballot Mailing and Early Voting Begins

E-29

October 19, 2026

Last Day to Register to Vote and Receive a Ballot by Mail

E-15

October 20-November 3

Conditional Voter Registration

E-14 to E-Day

October 20, 2026

Write in Period Closes

E-14

October 27, 2026

Last Day to Mail Vote by Mail Ballots

E-7

November 3, 2026

Election Day

E-0

November 10,2026

Deadline to Receive Vote-by-Mail Ballots

E+7

December 3, 2026

Last Day to Certify Election

E+30

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Please refer to the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) for filing schedules.

Disclaimer: The information contained in these pages was valid at the time of publication. The County Clerk / Recorder / Registrar of Voters reserves the right to modify, update, change or make improvements at any time, without notice, and assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly as a result of errors, omissions or discrepancies.