Kern County has declared a local emergency related to the coronavirus. Effective May 18, the Elections Division will be handling transactions by mail and email. In-person services will be by appointment only. For additional information email elections@kerncounty.com or call (661) 868-3590.
Last day to file nomination papers - extension period
(Extension period is for anyone other than the Incumbent – office extends if the Incumbent fails to file. If the Incumbent is termed out or it is a vacant office there is no extension).
8/17/2020
November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
Last day to file Arguments For or Against
8/17/2020
November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
Last day for County Counsel to provide an Impartial Analysis
8/24/2020
November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
Last day to file Rebuttal Arguments
9/7/2020
thru
10/20/2020
November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
Write-in Candidate filing period
10/8/2020
November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
First Day to Issue Vote by Mail Ballots
10/19/2020
November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
Last Day to Register to Vote at the Polls
10/20/2020
thru
11/2/2020
November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
Conditional Voter Registration in the Elections Division only
11/3/2020
November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
Conditional Voter Registration at Poll Sites and the Elections Division
