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Polls close at 8 p.m. on March 5 and results will be available shortly after. Our news team has live updates on election night.

Results will be updated until April 4, the last day for counties to certify results. Check marks denote winners called by The Associated Press.

Important Dates

Feb. 5

Voting begins.

Feb. 20

Online voter registration deadline.

March 5

Election Day: Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Results will be available starting 8 p.m. 

April 4

Last day for county elections officials to certify election results.

Top Election News

Presidential Election

California Democratic Presidential Primary

Candidates are competing for 496 delegates.

Joe Biden (D)(incumbent)89.1%
3,200,188 votes
Marianne Williamson (D)4%
145,690 votes
Dean Phillips (D)2.7%
99,981 votes

Race called at 8:12 PM PT on March 5, 2024
99.75% of votes countedAssociated Press
This percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.

California Republican Presidential Primary

Candidates are competing for 169 delegates.

Donald Trump (R)79.2%
1,953,947 votes
Nikki Haley (R)17.4%
430,792 votes
Ron DeSantis (R)1.4%
35,581 votes

Race called at 8:13 PM PT on March 5, 2024
99.58% of votes countedAssociated Press
This percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.

Key California Elections

U.S. Senate (Full Term)

Top two candidates advance to general election.

Adam Schiff (D)31.6%
2,299,507 votes
Steve Garvey (R)31.5%
2,292,414 votes
Katie Porter (D)15.3%
1,115,606 votes

Race called at 9:01 PM PT on March 5, 2024
99.66% of votes countedAssociated Press
This percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.

Proposition 1

Bond and mental health reforms. Passes with majority vote.

Yes50.1%
3,624,998 votes
No49.8%
3,596,974 votes
Race called at 5:11 PM PT on March 20, 2024
100% of votes countedAssociated Press
This percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
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Alameda County Key Races

Measure B

Alameda County. Recall rules. Passes with majority vote.

Yes64.4%
182,200 votes
No35.5%
100,483 votes
Updated at 7:02 PM PT on April 1, 2024
Alameda County

Board of Supervisors, District 4

Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.

Nate Miley(incumbent)60.7%
34,607 votes
Jennifer Esteen39.2%
22,400 votes
Updated at 7:02 PM PT on April 1, 2024
Alameda County

State Senate, District 7

Top two candidates advance to general election.

Jesse Arreguín (D)32.1%
61,837 votes
Jovanka Beckles (D)17.6%
34,025 votes
Dan Kalb (D)14.9%
28,842 votes

Race called at 5:58 PM PT on March 15, 2024
100% of votes countedAssociated Press
This percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.

Contra Costa County Key Races

Board of Supervisors, District 5

Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.

Mike Barbanica38.7%
14,338 votes
Shanelle Scales-Preston35%
12,993 votes
Jelani Killings15.3%
5,683 votes

Updated at 6:45 PM PT on March 28, 2024
Contra Costa County

State Senate, District 7

Top two candidates advance to general election.

Jesse Arreguín (D)32.1%
61,837 votes
Jovanka Beckles (D)17.6%
34,025 votes
Dan Kalb (D)14.9%
28,842 votes

Race called at 5:58 PM PT on March 15, 2024
100% of votes countedAssociated Press
This percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.

State Assembly, District 15

Top two candidates advance to general election.

Sonia Ledo (R)31.8%
30,946 votes
Anamarie Farias (D)30.3%
29,512 votes
Monica Wilson (D)25.5%
24,775 votes

Race called at 5:19 PM PT on March 13, 2024
99% of votes countedAssociated Press
This percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.

Marin County Key Races

Board of Supervisors, District 2

Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.

Brian Colbert43.1%
7,971 votes
Heather McPhail Sridharan26.2%
4,851 votes
Gabe Paulson16.2%
2,997 votes

Updated at 6:54 PM PT on March 27, 2024
Marin County

Measure D

Larkspur. Rent stabilization. Passes with majority vote.

Yes51.9%
2,573 votes
No48%
2,382 votes
Updated at 6:54 PM PT on March 27, 2024
Marin County

Measure E

Ross. Special tax. Passes with 2/3 vote.

Yes78.1%
683 votes
No21.8%
191 votes
Updated at 6:54 PM PT on March 27, 2024
Marin County

Napa County Key Races

Board of Supervisors, District 4

Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.

Amber Manfree53.5%
3,913 votes
Pete Mott46.4%
3,393 votes
Updated at 6:50 PM PT on April 3, 2024
Napa County

Board of Supervisors, District 5

Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.

Belia Ramos(incumbent)55.5%
2,977 votes
Mariam Aboudamous44.4%
2,379 votes
Updated at 6:50 PM PT on April 3, 2024
Napa County

State Senate, District 3

Top two candidates advance to general election.

Thom Bogue (R)27.8%
61,776 votes
Christopher Cabaldon (D)26.5%
59,041 votes
Rozzana Verder-Aliga (D)20.4%
45,546 votes

Race called at 6:24 PM PT on March 14, 2024
100% of votes countedAssociated Press
This percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.

San Francisco County Key Races

Proposition A

Housing bond. Passes with 2/3 vote.

Yes70.3%
158,497 votes
No29.6%
66,690 votes
Updated at 6:50 PM PT on March 21, 2024
San Francisco County

Proposition E

Police policies. Passes with majority vote.

Yes54%
120,529 votes
No45.9%
102,288 votes
Updated at 6:50 PM PT on March 21, 2024
San Francisco County

Proposition F

Drug screening. Passes with majority vote.

Yes58.1%
130,214 votes
No41.8%
93,790 votes
Updated at 6:50 PM PT on March 21, 2024
San Francisco County

San Mateo County Key Races

Board of Supervisors, District 1

Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.

Jackie Speier68.6%
20,353 votes
Ann Schneider31.3%
9,297 votes
Updated at 6:56 PM PT on April 4, 2024
San Mateo County

Board of Supervisors, District 4

Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.

Lisa Gauthier45.5%
10,358 votes
Antonio Lopez25.2%
5,730 votes
Maggie Cornejo15.2%
3,460 votes

Updated at 6:56 PM PT on April 4, 2024
San Mateo County

State Assembly, District 23

Top two candidates advance to general election.

Marc Berman (D)(incumbent)57.3%
67,106 votes
Lydia Kou (D)20.2%
23,699 votes
Gus Mattammal (R)11.3%
13,277 votes

Race called at 6:13 PM PT on March 11, 2024
99% of votes countedAssociated Press
This percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.

Santa Clara County Key Races

Board of Supervisors, District 2

Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.

Betty Duong31.8%
14,031 votes
Madison Nguyen29%
12,794 votes
Corina Herrera-Loera23.8%
10,519 votes

Updated at 7:05 PM PT on April 4, 2024
Santa Clara County

Board of Supervisors, District 5

Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.

Margaret Abe-Koga41.9%
37,172 votes
Sally J. Lieber24.7%
21,962 votes
Peter C. Fung20.1%
17,892 votes

Updated at 7:05 PM PT on April 4, 2024
Santa Clara County

U.S. House of Representatives, District 16

Top two candidates advance to general election.

Sam Liccardo (D)21.1%
38,492 votes
Evan Low (D)16.6%
30,261 votes
Joe Simitian (D)16.6%
30,256 votes

Race called at 7:15 AM PT on May 2, 2024
100% of votes countedAssociated Press
This percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.

Solano County Key Races

Board of Supervisors, District 1

Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.

Cassandra James53.5%
7,385 votes
Michael Wilson46.4%
6,401 votes
Updated at 7:08 PM PT on March 28, 2024
Solano County

Measure A

Benicia. Hotel tax. Passes with majority vote.

Yes77.6%
7,869 votes
No22.3%
2,267 votes
Updated at 7:08 PM PT on March 28, 2024
Solano County

Measure B

Benicia. Sales tax. Passes with majority vote.

Yes72.1%
7,335 votes
No27.8%
2,829 votes
Updated at 7:08 PM PT on March 28, 2024
Solano County

Sonoma County Key Races

Measure H

Sonoma County. Sales tax. Passes with majority vote.

Yes61.7%
89,646 votes
No38.2%
55,615 votes
Updated at 6:51 PM PT on March 29, 2024
Sonoma County

Board of Supervisors, District 3

Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.

Chris Coursey(incumbent)69.5%
11,346 votes
Omar Medina30.4%
4,966 votes
Updated at 6:51 PM PT on March 29, 2024
Sonoma County

State Senate, District 3

Top two candidates advance to general election.

Thom Bogue (R)27.8%
61,776 votes
Christopher Cabaldon (D)26.5%
59,041 votes
Rozzana Verder-Aliga (D)20.4%
45,546 votes

Race called at 6:24 PM PT on March 14, 2024
100% of votes countedAssociated Press
This percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
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Voting FAQ

Can I still vote in-person?

Yes. In Contra Costa, San Francisco and Solano counties, you will be assigned to a specific polling place for in-person voting, though some voting locations will be open to all voters. In Alameda, Marin, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Sonoma counties, you can cast your ballot at any vote center in the county. Read more about where you can vote in person.

How do I return my ballot?

Ballots can be returned through the Postal Service (the return postage is already paid) or dropped off at a voting location or in a ballot drop box. Keep in mind that the Postal Service must postmark your ballot envelope by the end of Election Day for your vote to count — and the last collection at many mailboxes is 5 p.m. If it’s getting late in the day on March 5, you might consider using a county drop box instead of a USPS mailbox. Read more about returning your ballot.

How do I track my ballot once I’ve returned it?

All registered voters in California can sign up for an online tool to track the status of their mail-in ballots for the November general election. “Where’s My Ballot?” provides automated notifications via email, text or phone when your county elections offices have mailed out your ballot — and when your completed ballot has been received and processed. Read more about tracking your ballot.

I'm registered as a No Party Preference voter. Can I still vote in the March presidential primary?

Yes — but the No Party Preference ballot you’ll automatically receive in early February will not include the presidential contest, so you’ll need to request a new one. If you want to vote for a presidential candidate in the American Independent Party, the Democratic Party or the Libertarian Party, you can request a cross-over ballot from your county elections office, or in person when you vote. If you want to vote for a presidential candidate in the Green Party, the Peace and Freedom Party or the Republican Party, you will need to re-register online as a member of that party – and if you don’t do this before Feb. 20, you can do it at your county elections office or when you vote in person. Read more about voting in the presidential primary as a No Party Preference voter.

What if I make a mistake on my ballot?

Some counties will provide written instructions on how to correct a mistake on your ballot, such as voting for a candidate you didn’t intend to. But if you clearly mark your intended choice — say, by x-ing out your mistake — your vote can still be counted. Read more about correcting a mistake on your ballot.

What if I made a mistake with my ballot signature?

Your ballot will not be counted if the envelope is unsigned or if the signature doesn’t match the signature in your voter registration file. Typically, the signature on file is the same as the signature pictured on the front of your driver’s license or state ID. County election officials can reach out to you to correct a missing or mismatched signature in order to count your ballot, even after election day. Read more about common signature mistakes.

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