Current Election

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My Voter Portal

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.

Election Cost Estimates

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).

Election Observer Guidelines

View guidelines for observing election processes at the Sacramento County Elections office or schedule a tour.

How to Mark Your Ballot

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!

Public Notices & Media Releases

View important information and updates on current elections in Sacramento County.

Voter's Choice Act

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.

November 5, 2024, Presidential General Election

Key Dates

September 21, 2024	Federal Deadline to Mail Military and Overseas Ballots
September 26, 2024	County Voter Information Guides (CVIG) Enter Mail Stream
October 7, 2024	Official Vote by Mail Ballots Mailed All Official Ballot Drop Box Locations Open Countywide (EC 3000.5, 4005)
October 26, 2024	Some Vote Center Locations Open (EC 4005)
November 2, 2024	All Vote Center Locations Open (EC 4005)
November 5, 2024	Election Day Polls Open: 7:00 am - 8:00 pm (EC 1100, 14212)
November 6, 2024	Start of the Official Canvass
December 1, 2024	Deadline to Return Signature Verification Statement by 5:00 pm. Signature Verification Statements received after the deadline shall not be considered. (EC 15392)
December 3, 2024	Deadline to Certify Election Results (EC 15375(c))