The June 2 primary will narrow candidates for statewide and local offices ahead of the November general election. Locally, voters will also decide several ballot measures that affect Oakland’s taxes, public services, and governance.
Oakland Voices compiled this voter guide to help you understand what’s on your ballot and how to participate, so you can make your own informed decisions.
How the primary works
California uses a top-two primary system:
- All candidates appear on the same ballot, regardless of party
- The top two candidates with the most votes advance to November
For some local races (like District Attorney), a candidate can win outright in June by receiving more than 50% of the vote.
How/Where to Vote
Key Dates
- May 4: Ballots mailed; voting begins
- May 5: Drop boxes open
- May 18: Last day to register to vote online
- May 23–June 2: Early voting at select centers
- June 2: Election Day (polls open 7 AM – 8 PM)
How to Vote
After registering to vote, there are three options to vote:
- Vote by mail: Fill out and return your ballot
- Drop box: Return your ballot at a secure location
- In person: Vote at a vote center
Check your registration status
What’s on the ballot
Depending on where you live, your ballot may include:
- Statewide offices
- Legislative offices
- County offices
- Local ballot measures
Statewide offices
- Governor
- Lieutenant Governor
- Attorney General
- Secretary of State
- Treasurer
- State Controller
- Superintendent of Schools
- Board of Equalization (Taxes), District 2
Legislative offices
- U.S. House of Representatives, (12th District)
- State Assembly
- 18th District (Oakland)
- 14th District (North Oakland)
County offices
- District Attorney
- County Supervisor, District 3 includes East Oakland
- County Superintendent of Schools
Other
There are 27 Superior court judges on the ballot this election
Ballot measures (Oakland voters)
- Measure A — Community college funding
- Measure C — Business tax relief
- Measure D — Charter amendment
- Measure E — Public safety parcel tax
Your vote, your voice
Your vote is your voice. Oakland Voices provides nonpartisan information to help you understand the issues. We’re not telling you who or what to vote for, but encourage you to vote.
We also welcome your letters or opinions about elections. See our Community Voices Guidelines.
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