Elections

Find information to help you vote in local elections, become a candidate for elected office, circulate a petition, and run your campaign following local election laws.

The City of Berkeley holds general municipal elections every two years. Special elections may be held as permitted by the Berkeley City Charter. Read our Election Calendar for a detailed timeline of the November 2026 (General) election processes.

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Ballot Measures

Discover the petition process and information on active city measures

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Learn about current candidates and how to seek an elected office in Berkeley

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Campaign Finance

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For June 2 election, vote by mail, drop box, or at vote centers

Register to vote by May 18 to receive a ballot in the mail. Vote by dropping your postage-paid return envelope at any mailbox, ballot drop box, or vote center.

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For Nov 4 statewide special election, vote by mail, drop box, or vote centers

Vote by dropping your postage-paid return envelope at any mailbox, ballot drop box, or vote center – where you can also replace a lost or damaged ballot.

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