The 2026 primary elections are one of the simplest and most powerful ways to shape the future of our community. Primaries decide who makes it onto the ballot in November, which means your voice matters a lot before the main election in November.

By showing up and casting a vote, you help choose the leaders and ideas that best reflect your values, strengthen our democracy, and keep our system accountable. If you want change—or want to protect what matters to you—this is where it starts.

Primary Election Date

June 2, 2026 — California’s statewide primary, conducted under the state’s nonpartisan “top‑two” system.

What races are on the ballot?

In 2026, Californians will elect:

• All 52 U.S. House seats, under the new Prop 50 maps

• Governor of California

• Lieutenant Governor

• Attorney General

• Secretary of State

• Treasurer

• Controller

• Insurance Commissioner

• All State Assembly seats

• Even‑numbered State Senate seats

Critical Dates

• 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 vote-by-mail ballot for the June 2, 2026, Primary Election.

• Your county elections office will begin mailing ballots by May 4, 2026.

• Ballot drop-off locations open on May 5, 2026.

• Vote-by-mail ballots can be returned by mail, at a drop-off location, or your county elections office.

• Vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties beginning on May 23, 2026.

• Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day and received by June 9, 2026. 

• Checking Your Status: Voters can confirm their registration, address, and vote‑by‑mail status using the state’s My Voter Status tool (https://voterstatus.sos.ca.gov/). You’ll need your CA drivers license number and the last 4 digits of your Social Security number.

References

• California State Elections and Voter Information: https://www.sos.ca.gov/elections

• Yolo County Elections: https://ace.yolocounty.gov/35/Elections