Kern County, California elections office: address and phone for 2026
The California Secretary of State lists the Kern County Elections Office at 1115 Truxtun Avenue, First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301, phone 661-868-3590 or 800-452-8683. For early voting, see every Kern County early voting location with days and hours.
Kern County elections office
Kern County Elections Office
Office: 1115 Truxtun Avenue, First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: 661-868-3590 or 800-452-8683
Regular office hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
California voting dates for Kern County voters
| Date | What |
|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 5 | Ballots go out to all voters Every active registered voter is mailed a ballot. Drop boxes open in early October. source |
| Mon, Oct 5, 8:00 AM | Early voting opens Early voting sites open Oct 5; vote centers in Voter's Choice Act counties open Oct 24. Hours and locations vary by county. source |
| Mon, Oct 19 | Last day to register Last day to register for the Nov 3 general election. After that, use same-day (conditional) registration at your county elections office or a voting location. source |
| Tue, Oct 27 | Last day to request a replacement ballot by mail After this, ask in person at your county elections office. source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 8:00 PM | Election Day: polls open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Find your polling place or vote center through your county elections office. source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 8:00 PM | Register and vote the same day Conditional voter registration runs Oct 20–Nov 3; you'll vote a provisional ballot that counts once your registration is verified. Polls close at 8 p.m. source |
| Tue, Nov 3, 8:00 PM | Return your ballot Every active voter is mailed a ballot. Drop it off by 8 p.m., or mail it postmarked by Election Day so it arrives by Nov 10. source |
Kern County voting questions
What is the phone number for the Kern County elections office?
661-868-3590 or 800-452-8683, the Elections Office (Kern County's elections office on the California Secretary of State, County Elections Offices list).
What is the address of the Kern County elections office?
1115 Truxtun Avenue, First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301.
When does early voting start in Kern County?
Early voting opens Monday, October 5, 2026. Early voting sites open Oct 5; vote centers in Voter's Choice Act counties open Oct 24. Hours and locations vary by county. Kern County's locations are on our Kern County early voting page.
More for California voters
- Who is on the California ballot: every candidate on the state's official list, race by race.
- California voting deadlines 2026: registration, mail ballots, early voting and Election Day.
- California early voting locations we have read so far, with days and hours.
- Every California county's office.
- Early voting dates in every state.
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Office details are from the California Secretary of State, County Elections Offices (checked October 14, 2026). Dates are California's, each linked to its source. Call the office before you go.