What is happening next
805 EPIC community events, voter education and key official election dates across Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties
Combatting Election Disinformation
Nonpartisan voter education focused on recognizing and responding to election disinformation
Voter information guides begin mailing
The Secretary of State and county election officials begin the September 24 through October 13 voter information guide mailing window
Vote by mail ballots begin mailing
County elections officials begin mailing ballots no later than this date and early voting sites open
Secure ballot drop boxes are open statewide
All counties must have official vote by mail ballot drop off locations open by this date
Información de última hora para votar
Voting information, final deadlines, vote by mail guidance, voting center information, voter rights and last minute election updates
Standard voter registration deadline
Last day to register online or have a voter registration form postmarked for the November 3 General Election
Same Day Registration period begins
Eligible voters may conditionally register and vote through Election Day at eligible in person locations
Vote centers open in Voter’s Choice Act counties
First day vote centers open for early in person voting in counties conducting the election under the Voter’s Choice Act
In person early voting is open statewide
In person early voting locations throughout California are open on Saturday, October 31
November 3 General Election
Last day to vote in person or return a ballot by 8:00 PM · Polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Keep the public calendar tied to the source
805 EPIC community events are listed alongside key statewide dates, while official election deadlines remain linked to the California Secretary of State and county election offices
