For the most accurate and up-to-date information about voting and elections, visit the Kern County Elections Office and California Elections and Voters Office.
Upcoming General Election: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Important Election Dates
OCT. 7
Ballots mailed to every active California Voter.
OCT. 21
Last day to register to vote online or by mail.
NOV. 5
Polls are open, 7am to 8pm. Last day to vote by mail.*
*Mail-in ballots must be postmarked by Nov. 5 and received by county elections offices by Nov. 12
Register by October 21 to vote in the November 5 General Election
Information from the Kern County Elections Division
Official Ballot Drop Off Box Locations – 24/7, Beginning October 10 to November 8, 2022. Boxes will close at 8pm on Election Day
- Arvin Branch Library
- California City Branch Library
- Delano Branch Library
- Frazier Park Branch Library
- McFarland Branch Library
- Rosamond Branch Library
- Taft Branch Library
- Tehachapi Branch Library
- Wasco Branch Library
Please note: Book drop boxes are NOT ballot boxes. To ensure your vote is submitted correctly, only submit ballots to ballot boxes.
Ballot Drop Box Available
County Administrative Building
1115 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield
