The November 3, 2026, General Election is quickly approaching, and Californians will vote on 14 statewide ballot measures that will have a lasting impact on our communities.
The NAACP California Hawaii State Conference is carefully reviewing each measure and will release our official ballot recommendations in the coming months. Be sure to watch for our voter guide and ballot mailer to help you make informed decisions before Election Day.
Mark Your Calendar
Check your voter registration: https://shorturl.at/CpZIV
October 19, 2026 – Last day to register to vote
October 5, 2026 – Vote-by-mail ballots begin arriving
October 6, 2026 – Secure ballot drop boxes open statewide
October 24, 2026 – Early vote centers begin opening in Voter’s Choice Act counties
October 31, 2026 – Early in-person voting expands throughout California
November 3, 2026 – Election Day
- Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Ballots may be returned at a vote center, ballot drop box, county elections office, or by mail.
- If mailing your ballot on Election Day, be sure to obtain a hand-stamped postmark from a USPS employee.
Make Your Plan to Vote
Our collective voice is strongest when we participate. Take a few minutes to verify your registration, make a voting plan, encourage your family, friends, and neighbors to vote, and stay tuned for the NAACP California/Hawaii State Conference’s official ballot recommendations.
Together, we can continue building a more equitable California—one vote, one voice, and one community at a time.
For legislative inquiries, bill engagement, or advocacy coordination, please contact: Taneicia Herring, Government Relations Specialist at therring@cahinaacp.org
