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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 5, 2016

CONTACT: Sam Mahood

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Key Dates for June 7 California Primary

SACRAMENTO – With just five months until California’s Primary Election on June 7, 2016, here is a roundup of key election-related dates.

Announcement of selected presidential candidates (Democratic, Republican, American Independent, Green, Libertarian, and Peace and Freedom parties) On or before February 8, 2016 Candidate filing period February 15 – March 11 Extended filing period if eligible incumbent does not file March 12 – March 16 State Voter Information Guide on public display February 23 – March 14 State Voter Information Guide mailing period April 28 – May 17 Randomized alphabet drawing for candidate order on ballots March 17 Certified list of candidates published March 31* Military and overseas ballot mailing begins April 8 Vote-by-mail ballot mailing begins May 9 Voter registration deadline May 23 Election Day June 7 County elections officials process ballots, certify results June 7 – July 7 Secretary of State compiles results, certifies election July 15

Expanded list of Key Dates and Deadlines

Click here for a detailed 2016 calendar

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*March 31 falls on a state holiday. Deadline moves to next business day, which is April 1.



