Election Central
Page Last Updated 10/7/25
One of the most critical ways we have to access our government and hold the system accountable is through our right to vote. By educating ourselves on the issues, engaging with the process as it stands, and empowering one another to advocate for the change our communities need, we can establish the greatest quality of life for ourselves today and for our future generations. Check here for information on upcoming elections (What issues are on the ballot? Who is running for what? What do all these propositions mean for me?) and make a commitment to exercise your right to vote at every opportunity.
Important Dates to Remember:
October 6, 2025
County elections officials will begin mailing vote-by-mail ballots on or before this date.
October 20, 2025
Last day to register to vote for the November 4, 2025 election.
November 4, 2025 Election Day!
Polls are open 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Official Voter Information Guide - CA Secretary of State
This Voter Information Guide is designed to help you make an informed decision on Proposition 50. Inside, you will find key details about when, where, and how to cast your ballot, as well as an impartial summary and analysis of the measure. The guide presents official arguments both in favor of and against Proposition 50, along with rebuttals, so you can consider multiple perspectives before making your choice.
CalMatters 2025 Voter Guide
All eyes are on California this fall as voters decide whether to approve Proposition 50, which would temporarily set aside the state’s nonpartisan citizen redistricting commission and adopt new congressional lines for the next three election cycles. The CalMatters voter guide includes an interactive map, allowing voters to enter their address to see the impact of Prop 50 on their representative district.
California voters are preparing for the November 4 special election, where Proposition 50 is the only measure on the ballot. The proposition focuses on who controls redistricting for congressional seats — a decision with national implications. Governor Gavin Newsom and Democrats support the measure as a counter to Donald Trump’s redistricting efforts, while Kevin McCarthy and Arnold Schwarzenegger oppose it, calling for independent oversight. More than $222 million has been raised on both sides. Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day and received by November 12.
A look at both sides of Proposition 50
Proposition 50 would see the borders of several of California’s congressional districts redrawn. KCAL political reporter Tom Wait talks to both sides of the proposition.
Local Elections
- August 29, 2025 LACERA Elections
- November 4, 2025 Statewide Special Elections – Local and Municipal Elections
- June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election
- June 2, 2026 Municipal Information Booklet
- November 3, 2026 General Election
- 2025 Municipal Information Booklet
- Learn more about your district’s upcoming elections!
- 2025 Scheduled Elections (as of August 27, 2025)
- 2026 Scheduled Elections (as of August 27, 2025)
Voter Registration
No matter when the next election is, you can ALWAYS register to vote! Check your status or register to vote to make sure you’re on the roster for all upcoming elections. Remember – if you have any major life changes (change of name or address, etc.), you’ll need to register yourself again! Why wait? Take care of your voter registration today!
The last day to register to vote is 15 days prior to an election.
Know your registration status, so you don’t miss important voting opportunities.
The fundamental power of democracy lies in the right to vote, and if you protect that right, you create possibilities for everything else. — STACEY ABRAMS