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.
Welcome to Kern County Elections
You can now conditionally register and vote up to the day of elections.
You can complete this process at the Kern County Elections Office OR at your assigned polling site on Election day.
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
11/3/2020
November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election
Conditional Voter Registration in the Elections Office only
