Official Voter Information Guide

Certificate of Correctness

I, Shirley N. Weber, Secretary of State of the State of California, do hereby certify that the information included herein will be submitted to the electors of the State of California at the General Election to be held throughout the State on November 5, 2024, and that this guide has been correctly prepared in accordance with the law. Witness my hand and the Great Seal of the State in Sacramento, California, this 12th day of August, 2024.

The Great Seal of California

Signature of California Secretary of State, Shirley N. Weber
Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D., Secretary of State

Message from the Secretary of State

Dear California Voter,

Every Election Matters. To ensure our democracy thrives, your participation in every election is vital. As a California voter, you will have the opportunity in the upcoming November 5, 2024, General Election to vote on elected offices at all levels of government, and to directly impact state and local policies by voting on state ballot propositions and local measures.

This Voter Information Guide can help you make decisions about the statewide candidates and issues on the November 5th ballot. The guide includes important information about when and where to cast your ballot, the United States Senate races, state ballot propositions, and your rights as a California voter.

To make it easier for you to participate in the upcoming election, you have more days and more ways to vote! Important dates and election options:

Counties will have mailed each registered voter in California their ballot for the 2024 Election by October 7, 2024.

  • Registered voters may return their ballot by mail using the postage–paid envelope provided, as long as the ballot is postmarked on or before Election Day and received by your county elections office no later than 7 days after Election Day.
  • Early voting starts October 7, 2024. County elections officials offer early voting at their office and many counties offer early voting at additional locations before Election Day.
  • Voting drop–off locations open no later than October 8, 2024.
  • You can return your ballot or vote at vote centers in Voter’s Choice Act counties starting October 26, 2024.
  • Election Day is November 5, 2024, and the last day to vote in the General Election.

Make A Plan To Vote—Determine if you will vote–by–mail, drop off your ballot at a drop–off location, or vote in person at a neighborhood polling place or vote center.

Track Your Ballot—Voters can track a ballot they have mailed or submitted at a drop–off location by signing up at WheresMyBallot.sos.ca.gov to receive text, email, or voice status alerts.

Voting is about having a say in the decisions made about how we live our lives and how our communities operate. Taking the time to learn about the issues and candidates and voting means your voice will be heard and you have a say in the future.

Thank you for keeping our democracy strong!