Presidential Primary Election - March 5, 2024

Press Release - Write-in Candidacy Filing Period
Press Release - Observer Panel
Press Release - March 5 Election Reminder and Upcoming Deadlines

Press Release - Notice of Manual Vote Tally

All documents for this election will be posted when available under Supporting Documents below.

How to Vote for U.S. President (NPP)

No Party Preference/No Party
Your vote-by-mail ballot will not have presidential candidates on it. As a voter who declined to provide a political party preference, you are considered a “No Party Preference (NPP)” voter, and your ballot will not have presidential candidates on it. If you want to vote for U.S. President, you must request a ballot with presidential candidates from one of the following parties:

  • American Independent
  • Party Democratic Party
  • Libertarian Party

For more information regarding parties and questions about Presidential Primaries, please visit the Secretary of State’s page:

How to Vote for U.S. President: California Secretary of State