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HomeElections CodeDiv. 1Ch. 3§ 1200 General Election Date

§ 1200 General Election Date

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§ 1200 General Election Date

This law says the state’s general election happens on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November every even-numbered year.

Key Takeaways

  • •Elections only happen in even‑numbered years.
  • •The date is always early November, never before November 2.
  • •It’s the Tuesday right after the first Monday in November.

Example

You live in the state and want to know when the 2024 election will be.

Look at November 2024, find the first Monday (Nov 4), then the next day, Tuesday (Nov 5). That’s the day the election is held.

How to Calculate

Election Date = first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of an even‑numbered year

  1. Identify the year and make sure it’s an even number (e.g., 2024).
  2. Look at the calendar for November of that year.
  3. Find the first Monday in November.
  4. The election is on the Tuesday that follows that Monday.

Find the election date for the year 2024.

Result: The 2024 general election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 1200 General Election Date

The statewide general election shall be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each even-numbered year. (Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1143, Sec. 21. Effective September 30, 1996.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

statewide general electionfirst Tuesday after the first Monday in Novembereven-numbered year

Related Statutes

  • § 1201 Primary Election Dates
  • § 14300 Emergency Paper Ballot Requirements
  • § 2241 County Election Cost Claims
  • § 10300 City Election Commissioner Petition
  • § 10301 City Petition Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 1200.
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