California elections, 2022
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This page provides information on the 2022 elections in California, including theoffices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia,election dates, andfrequently asked questions.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in California are listed below. For more dates, please see theelections calendar.
Statewide election dates
June 7, 2022: Primary
November 8, 2022: General election
Offices on the ballot
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Noteworthy elections
Below is a list of races in this state that received in-depth coverage on Ballotpedia. Click the link below to learn about that race.
- California Attorney General election, 2022 (June 7 top-two primary)
- California Controller election, 2022
- California's 22nd Congressional District election, 2022
- California's 22nd Congressional District special election, 2022
- California's 22nd Congressional District special election, 2022 (April 5 top-two primary)
- California's 27th Congressional District election, 2022
- California's 27th Congressional District election, 2022 (June 7 top-two primary)
- Chesa Boudin recall, San Francisco, California (2021-2022)
- Mayoral election in Los Angeles, California (2022)
- Mayoral election in Los Angeles, California (June 7, 2022 primary election)
- San Francisco Unified School District recall, California (2021-2022)
Statewide ballot measures
- See also:California 2022 ballot measures
| Type | Title | Description | Result | Yes Votes | No Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 1 | Provide a state constitutional right to reproductive freedom, defined to include abortion and contraceptives |
| 7,176,883 (67%) | 3,553,561 (33%) | |
| Proposition 26 | Legalize sports betting at American Indian gaming casinos and licensed racetracks in California |
| 3,514,593 (33%) | 7,129,122 (67%) | |
| Proposition 27 | Legalize online and mobile sports betting in California |
| 1,906,339 (18%) | 8,849,200 (82%) | |
| Proposition 28 | Require funding for K-12 art and music education |
| 6,924,613 (64%) | 3,827,967 (36%) | |
| Proposition 29 | Enact staffing requirements, reporting requirements, ownership disclosure, and closing requirements for chronic dialysis clinics |
| 3,364,404 (32%) | 7,281,196 (68%) | |
| Proposition 30 | Create a 1.75% tax on personal income above $2 million and allocate revenue for zero-emissions vehicle and wildfire programs |
| 4,560,483 (42%) | 6,203,806 (58%) | |
| Proposition 31 | Uphold a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products |
| 6,803,424 (63%) | 3,923,383 (37%) |
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Voting information
- See also:Voting in California
General election
Election information inCalifornia: Nov. 8, 2022, election.
What was the voter registration deadline?
- In-person: Oct. 24, 2022
- By mail: Postmarked by Oct. 24, 2022
- Online: Oct. 24, 2022
Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?
What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?
- In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
- By mail: Received by Nov. 1, 2022
- Online: N/A
What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?
- In-person: Nov. 8, 2022
- By mail: Postmarked by Nov. 8, 2022
Was early voting available to all voters?
What were the early voting start and end dates?
Were all voters required to present ID at the polls? If so, was a photo or non-photo ID required?
When were polls open on Election Day?
Primary election
Election information inCalifornia: June 7, 2022, election.
What was the voter registration deadline?
- In-person: May 23, 2022
- By mail: Postmarked by May 23, 2022
- Online: May 23, 2022
Was absentee/mail-in voting available to all voters?
What was the absentee/mail-in ballot request deadline?
- In-person: June 7, 2022
- By mail: N/A by N/A
- Online: N/A
What was the absentee/mail-in ballot return deadline?
- In-person: June 7, 2022
- By mail: Postmarked by June 7, 2022
Was early voting available to all voters?
What were the early voting start and end dates?
Were all voters required to present ID at the polls?
When were polls open on Election Day?
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Redistricting following the 2020 census
Congressional map comparison
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