June 2, 2026, Gubernatorial Primary Election
Key Dates and Deadlines
April 18, 2026
| Federal Deadline to Mail Military and Overseas Ballots
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April 23, 2026
| County Voter Information Guides (CVIG) Enter Mail Stream
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May 4, 2026
| Official Vote by Mail Ballots Mailed
All Official Ballot Drop Box Locations Open Countywide
(EC
3000.5,
4005)
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May 23, 2026
| Some Vote Center Locations Open
(EC 4005)
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May 30, 2026
| All Vote Center Locations Open
(EC 4005)
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June 2, 2026
| Election Day
Polls Open: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
(EC
1100, 14212) |
June 3, 2026
| Start of the Official Canvass
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June 30, 2026*
| Deadline to Return Signature Verification Statement by 5:00 pm. Signature Verification Statements received after the deadline shall not be considered.
(EC 15392)
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July 2, 2026
| Deadline to Certify Election Results
(EC 15375(c))
|
*date subject to change
Current Recount Efforts
Elverta Joint Elementary School District, Measure J
Resources
Verify your voter registration status, check your ballot status for current and past elections, view your County Voter Information Guide, find the Vote Center or Official Ballot Drop Box location near you, access your Remote Accessible Vote by Mail ballot, and more.
The Election Cost Estimator is a tool for local districts to calculate their share of the consolidated election administration cost. The tool will also provide districts and candidates an estimated cost for including a Candidate Statement inside the County Voter Information Guide (CVIG).
View guidelines for observing election processes at the Sacramento County Elections office or schedule a tour.
Instructions for how to mark your ballot, how to vote for a qualified write-in candidate, what to do if you make a mistake on your ballot, and helpful tips!
View important information and updates on current elections in Sacramento County.
The County of Sacramento was one of the first five counties in California to implement the Voter’s Choice Act in 2018, expanding voting opportunities for all residents. All active, registered voters will automatically receive a ballot in the mail and voters can choose to return their ballot by mail (no postage required), return their ballot at a designated Official Ballot Drop Box location or Vote Center, or vote in-person at any Vote Center in Sacramento County.
