On Tuesday, March 5, California registered voters will vote in the Presidential Primary Election, which includes a vote on Proposition 1 regarding Mental Health Services and Housing for the Homeless.
All California registered voters will be mailed a ballot for the primary election starting February 4. February 20 is the last day to register to vote online. There are three ways to vote: by mail, in-person, or ballot drop-off at your local poll site. Confirm your poll location using the California State Secretary Poll Location tool.
As a voter who declined to provide a political party preference, or you registered with an unknown or unqualified political party, you are considered a “No Party Preference” (NPP) voter, and your primary election ballot will not have presidential candidates on it. If you want to vote for U.S. President, you must request a ballot with presidential candidates from one of the following parties: American Independent Party, Democratic Party, Libertarian Party. Contact your county elections office to request a No Party Preference Cross-over Ballot Notice and Application by phone, email, or fax. To contact your local county elections office, visit sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-resources/county-elections-offices.
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Events
Spring 2024 Election Dates
2024 Presidential Primary Election
- Monday, February 4: Ballots mailed to registered voters (see information above for No Party Preference voters).
- Tuesday, February 6: Ballot drop box locations open.
- Monday February 5- Tuesday March 5: Early vote by mail ballot voting period.
- Tuesday, February 20: Last day to register to vote online or by mail ahead of the Primary Election.
- Saturday, February 24: Counties offer early voting sites - to find a location, please visit CAEarlyVoting.sos.ca.gov.
- Tuesday, March 5: Primary Election - polls shall be open throughout the state from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
For more information on Same Day Voter Registration.
For dates and deadlines in a specific county, please contact the county’s elections office.
Election Resources
- Voter's Edge is an online ballot lookup tool that provides in-depth information about what's on your ballot in English and Spanish.
- League of Women Voter's San Diego
- CA Secretary of State's Student Voter Student Voter Resource Guide and March 5th Presidential Primary Election Official Voter Information Guide