BWOPA Legislative Day – April 27, 2026
Join BWOPA ONE for our 2026 Legislative Day of Advocacy + Action in Sacramento—a powerful opportunity to stand together and make your voice heard.
General Election – November 3, 2026
- The last day to register to vote for the November 3, 2026, General Election is October 19, 2026.
- All California active registered voters will receive a ballot for the November 3, 2026, General Election.
- County elections officials will begin mailing ballots by October 5, 2026.
- Secure ballot drop-off locations open on October 6, 2026.
- Ballots can be dropped off at a drop-off location, county elections office, or returned by mail.
- The first vote centers open for early in-person voting in all Voter’s Choice Act counties on October 24, 2026.
- In person early voting locations throughout California will be open on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- November 3 is the last day to vote in-person or return a ballot by 8:00 p.m. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Vote-by-mail ballots must be postmarked no later than November 3. If mailing on Elections Day, get a hand-stamped postmark from a postal employee inside a United States Post Office.
Upcoming Events
Find Voting Centers Open in your Area
Find your local voting center in California for upcoming elections, visit the official website of the California Secretary of State or your county’s election office.
Vote By Mail Information
Learn how to request your ballot, ensure your vote counts, and participate in elections from home with secure and accessible options.
The Power of the Black Vote is a statewide civic engagement initiative convened and powered by Black Women Organized for Political Action (BWOPA-CA) in partnership with organizations across California committed to strengthening civic participation through nonpartisan voter education and outreach.
