Voter Registration Information:

For information regarding Voter Eligibility, Voter Registration Status, the Safe At Home program, Voters Living Abroad, and more, please visit the Alameda County Registrar of Voters

For information Online Voter Registration, Upcoming Elections, Campaign Disclosure Requirements, Ballot Initiatives, and more, please visit the Secretary of State - Elections Division

November 3, 2026 General Election Calendar:

October 19, 2026: Under EC § 2102, this is the last day to register to vote for the November 3, 2026 General Election.

November 3, 2026: Election Day (EC § 1000). Vote Centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for in-person voting and ballot drop-off. Vote by Mail ballots must be postmarked no later than this date.

December 3, 2026: Under EC § 15372, this is the last day for the Registrar of Voters to submit a certified statement of election results.

December 8, 2026: Under EC §§ 9217, 10262, and 10263, the City Council must certify the election results.

November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election Offices to be Elected: Mayor (1 seat), Council Member District 1 (1 seat), and Council Member District 6 (1 seat):

Nomination papers may be obtained and filed by appointment at Hayward City Hall, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., from July 13 through August 7, 2026 (or August 12, 2026, if the nomination period is extended). To schedule an appointment, email cityclerk@hayward-ca.gov or call (510) 583-4400.