Presidential General Election
November 6, 2012
Presidential general elections, in which we elect our next president and vice president, occur every four years. The 2012 Presidential General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. This election will feature federal, state, county, and local offices and measures to appear on the ballot before registered voters.
Election Resources:
Election Dates and Deadlines:
Below are a list of important public dates and deadlines for the Presidential General Election. To view all dates and deadlines for the 2012 Presidential General Election, see the
General Election Calendar [pdf].
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ACTION
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July 16
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Nomination period begins
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August 10
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Nomination period ends
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August 11
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Registrar of Voters labeling of measures
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August 15
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Nomination period deadline extension if no incumbent is running for office
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August 23
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Last day to submit direct arguments for/against a measure
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August 31
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Last day to submit rebuttal arguments for/against a measure
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September 4
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Public examination period ends for arguments
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September 10
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Public examination period ends for rebuttals
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October 9
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Early voting begins
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October 10-12
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Voter Information Guide and Sample Ballots delivered to voters
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October 15-16
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Mail Ballots delivered to voters
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October 22
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Voter registration closes
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October 29
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Three drive-thru locations open for Mail Ballot drop-off
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October 30
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Last day to submit a Vote by Mail Ballot application
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November 6
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Presidential General Election Day
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November 7
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Canvass of the election begins
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Voter Information Guides:
San Bernardino County Voter Information Guide
The San Bernardino County Voter Information Guide and Sample Ballots were delivered by mail October 10-12, and thereafter upon request. The Sample Ballot is customized for a voter’s precinct. Use the Sample Ballot Look-up Tool to find the Voter Information Guide and Sample Ballot for your address.
You can also view the Comprehensive Voter Information Guide and Sample Ballot (English) [pdf] (7MB), which includes candidates for all of the offices up for election throughout San Bernardino County. You can also view the Comprehensive Voter Information Guide and Sample Ballot in Spanish [pdf].
The Voter Information Guide includes the following:
- Redistricting and Reprecincting Information
- Voting Options
- Description of What's on Your Ballot
- Your Sample Ballot
- Political Party Endorsements for Voter-Nominated Offices
- List of Candidates for State Senator and State Assembly who have agreed to Voluntary Expenditure Limits
- Candidate Statements
- Information About Measures Submitted to the Voters
- Voter Bill of Rights
- Notice to Voters- Residency Confirmation Procedure
- Polling Place Assignments
State of California Voter Information Guide
The Official State Voter Information Guide [pdf] from the Secretary of State focuses on statewide issues such as State Propositions and Candidate Statements for the U.S. Senate seats.
Voter Registration:
Your voter registration must be postmarked no later than October 22, 2012 for the Presidential General Election. Visit our Voter Registration page for complete information and instructions.
Voting Options:
There are three ways to vote: 1) Vote early at the Elections Office, 2) Vote by mail, or 3) Vote at the polls on Election Day. Visit our Voting page for complete information and instructions.
Election Statistics:
Here is a graph showing the cumulative number of registered voters, the cumulative number of issued mail ballots, and the cumulative number of returned mail ballots that arrived in the Elections Office by Election Day.
Election Results:
Election results will be released to the public on Election Night on our website at 8:15 p.m., 10 p.m., 12 a.m., and every 2 hours on the hour until vote counting is complete. Visit our Election Results page for more information.
Canvass of the Election:
The Canvass of the Election begins on November 7, 2012 and continues until completed.